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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.48, 606.72 and 303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.48, 606.72 and 303.08 is: 454.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.48 : 606.72 = 303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.48/606.72 = 303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.48x = 606.72 × 303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.48x = 183,884.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,884.70/404.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.62

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