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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.97, 597.96 and 302.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.97, 597.96 and 302.46 is: 452.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.97 : 597.96 = 302.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.97/597.96 = 302.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.97x = 597.96 × 302.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.97x = 180,857.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,857.47/399.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.18

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