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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.92, 598.20 and 302.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.92, 598.20 and 302.96 is: 453.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.92 : 598.20 = 302.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.92/598.20 = 302.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.92x = 598.20 × 302.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.92x = 181,230.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,230.67/399.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.17

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