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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.64, 597.92 and 303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.64, 597.92 and 303.04 is: 454.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.64 : 597.92 = 303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.64/597.92 = 303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.64x = 597.92 × 303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.64x = 181,193.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,193.68/398.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.53

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