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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.74, 594.59 and 310.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.74, 594.59 and 310.62 is: 465.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.74 : 594.59 = 310.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.74/594.59 = 310.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.74x = 594.59 × 310.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.74x = 184,693.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,693.13/396.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.53

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