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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.28, 598.08 and 303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.28, 598.08 and 303.04 is: 453.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.28 : 598.08 = 303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.28/598.08 = 303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.28x = 598.08 × 303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.28x = 181,242.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,242.16/399.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.92

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