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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.66, 600.43 and 303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.66, 600.43 and 303.08 is: 454.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.66 : 600.43 = 303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.66/600.43 = 303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.66x = 600.43 × 303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.66x = 181,973.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,973.81/400.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.19

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