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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.84, 605.95 and 306.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.84, 605.95 and 306.30 is: 459.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.84 : 605.95 = 306.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.84/605.95 = 306.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.84x = 605.95 × 306.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.84x = 185,600.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,600.58/403.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.59

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