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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.13, 605.12 and 306.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.13, 605.12 and 306.26 is: 459.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.13 : 605.12 = 306.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.13/605.12 = 306.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.13x = 605.12 × 306.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.13x = 185,321.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,321.03/403.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.71

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