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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.45, 604.75 and 307.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.45, 604.75 and 307.41 is: 461.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.45 : 604.75 = 307.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.45/604.75 = 307.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.45x = 604.75 × 307.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.45x = 185,906.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,906.20/402.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.94

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