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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.82, 595.32 and 306.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.82, 595.32 and 306.64 is: 460.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.82 : 595.32 = 306.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.82/595.32 = 306.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.82x = 595.32 × 306.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.82x = 182,548.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,548.92/396.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.03

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