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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.94, 604.74 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.94, 604.74 and 301.68 is: 451.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.94 : 604.74 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.94/604.74 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.94x = 604.74 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.94x = 182,437.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,437.96/403.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.65

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