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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.22, 596.64 and 305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.22, 596.64 and 305.60 is: 459.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.22 : 596.64 = 305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.22/596.64 = 305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.22x = 596.64 × 305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.22x = 182,333.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,333.18/397.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.02

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