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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.72, 594.48 and 305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.72, 594.48 and 305.28 is: 457.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.72 : 594.48 = 305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.72/594.48 = 305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.72x = 594.48 × 305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.72x = 181,482.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,482.85/396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.46

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