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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.44, 603.87 and 299.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.44, 603.87 and 299.93 is: 450.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.44 : 603.87 = 299.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.44/603.87 = 299.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.44x = 603.87 × 299.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.44x = 181,119.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,119.11/402.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.05

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