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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.29, 608.61 and 302.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.29, 608.61 and 302.96 is: 454.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.29 : 608.61 = 302.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.29/608.61 = 302.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.29x = 608.61 × 302.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.29x = 184,384.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,384.49/405.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.94

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