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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.37, 607.02 and 306.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.37, 607.02 and 306.63 is: 460.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.37 : 607.02 = 306.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.37/607.02 = 306.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.37x = 607.02 × 306.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.37x = 186,130.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,130.54/404.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.30

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