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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.70, 558.27 and 306.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.70, 558.27 and 306.29 is: 422.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.70 : 558.27 = 306.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.70/558.27 = 306.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.70x = 558.27 × 306.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.70x = 170,990.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,990.88/404.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.51

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