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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.47, 593.48 and 310.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.47, 593.48 and 310.05 is: 464.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.47 : 593.48 = 310.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.47/593.48 = 310.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.47x = 593.48 × 310.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.47x = 184,006.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,006.92/396.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.12

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