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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.89, 606.72 and 301.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.89, 606.72 and 301.69 is: 452.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.89 : 606.72 = 301.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.89/606.72 = 301.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.89x = 606.72 × 301.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.89x = 183,041.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,041.36/404.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.08

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