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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.23, 596.72 and 307.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.23, 596.72 and 307.15 is: 460.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.23 : 596.72 = 307.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.23/596.72 = 307.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.23x = 596.72 × 307.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.23x = 183,281.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,281.01/398.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.24

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