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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.31, 606.83 and 301.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.31, 606.83 and 301.35 is: 452.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.31 : 606.83 = 301.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.31/606.83 = 301.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.31x = 606.83 × 301.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.31x = 182,866.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,866.71/404.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.29

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