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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.36, 604.08 and 306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.36, 604.08 and 306.24 is: 459.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.36 : 604.08 = 306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.36/604.08 = 306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.36x = 604.08 × 306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.36x = 184,993.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,993.46/402.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.77

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