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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.08, 603.96 and 300.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.08, 603.96 and 300.02 is: 450.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.08 : 603.96 = 300.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.08/603.96 = 300.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.08x = 603.96 × 300.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.08x = 181,200.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,200.08/402.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.66

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