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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.98, 605.36 and 300.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.98, 605.36 and 300.77 is: 450.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.98 : 605.36 = 300.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.98/605.36 = 300.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.98x = 605.36 × 300.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.98x = 182,069.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,069.60/403.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.69

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