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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.06, 599.64 and 303.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.06, 599.64 and 303.67 is: 455.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.06 : 599.64 = 303.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.06/599.64 = 303.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.06x = 599.64 × 303.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.06x = 182,092.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,092.68/400.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.16

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