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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.64, 606 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.64, 606 and 306.72 is: 459.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.64 : 606 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.64/606 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.64x = 606 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.64x = 185,872.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,872.32/404.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.35

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