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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.76, 606.30 and 306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.76, 606.30 and 306.28 is: 459.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.76 : 606.30 = 306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.76/606.30 = 306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.76x = 606.30 × 306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.76x = 185,697.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,697.56/403.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.92

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