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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.11, 605.21 and 308.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.11, 605.21 and 308.07 is: 462.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.11 : 605.21 = 308.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.11/605.21 = 308.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.11x = 605.21 × 308.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.11x = 186,445.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,445.50/403.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.52

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