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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.44, 600.84 and 305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.44, 600.84 and 305.04 is: 457.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.44 : 600.84 = 305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.44/600.84 = 305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.44x = 600.84 × 305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.44x = 183,280.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,280.23/400.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.70

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