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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.60, 604.50 and 301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.60, 604.50 and 301 is: 450.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.60 : 604.50 = 301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.60/604.50 = 301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.60x = 604.50 × 301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.60x = 181,954.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,954.50/403.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.83

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