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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.32, 606.80 and 301.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.32, 606.80 and 301.84 is: 453.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.32 : 606.80 = 301.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.32/606.80 = 301.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.32x = 606.80 × 301.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.32x = 183,156.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,156.51/404.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.00

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