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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.41, 604.58 and 301.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.41, 604.58 and 301.08 is: 451.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.41 : 604.58 = 301.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.41/604.58 = 301.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.41x = 604.58 × 301.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.41x = 182,025.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,025.44/403.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.22

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