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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.88, 558.95 and 306.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.88, 558.95 and 306.87 is: 423.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.88 : 558.95 = 306.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.88/558.95 = 306.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.88x = 558.95 × 306.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.88x = 171,523.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,523.45/404.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.64

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