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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.64, 606.34 and 301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.64, 606.34 and 301.44 is: 451.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.64 : 606.34 = 301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.64/606.34 = 301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.64x = 606.34 × 301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.64x = 182,775.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,775.13/404.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.70

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