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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.17, 604.84 and 301.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.17, 604.84 and 301.67 is: 452.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.17 : 604.84 = 301.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.17/604.84 = 301.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.17x = 604.84 × 301.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.17x = 182,462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,462.08/403.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.57

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