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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.45, 604.72 and 264.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.45, 604.72 and 264.46 is: 396.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.45 : 604.72 = 264.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.45/604.72 = 264.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.45x = 604.72 × 264.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.45x = 159,924.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,924.25/403.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.39

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