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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.83, 595.29 and 310.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.83, 595.29 and 310.73 is: 466.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.83 : 595.29 = 310.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.83/595.29 = 310.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.83x = 595.29 × 310.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.83x = 184,971.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,971.49/396.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.12

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