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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.75, 594.62 and 304.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.75, 594.62 and 304.68 is: 456.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.75 : 594.62 = 304.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.75/594.62 = 304.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.75x = 594.62 × 304.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.75x = 181,168.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,168.82/396.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.63

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