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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.94, 603.25 and 300.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.94, 603.25 and 300.68 is: 450.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.94 : 603.25 = 300.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.94/603.25 = 300.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.94x = 603.25 × 300.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.94x = 181,383.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,383.70/402.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.15

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