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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.48, 558 and 306.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.48, 558 and 306.08 is: 422.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.48 : 558 = 306.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.48/558 = 306.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.48x = 558 × 306.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.48x = 170,792.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,792.64/404.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.25

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