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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.53, 606.02 and 307.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.53, 606.02 and 307.13 is: 460.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.53 : 606.02 = 307.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.53/606.02 = 307.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.53x = 606.02 × 307.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.53x = 186,122.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,122.36/404.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.10

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