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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.12, 605.83 and 302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.12, 605.83 and 302.48 is: 452.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.12 : 605.83 = 302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.12/605.83 = 302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.12x = 605.83 × 302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.12x = 183,251.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,251.46/405.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.34

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