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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.32, 605.64 and 301.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.32, 605.64 and 301.78 is: 452.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.32 : 605.64 = 301.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.32/605.64 = 301.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.32x = 605.64 × 301.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.32x = 182,770.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,770.04/404.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.04

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