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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.36, 607.56 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.36, 607.56 and 302.04 is: 452.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.36 : 607.56 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.36/607.56 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.36x = 607.56 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.36x = 183,507.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,507.42/405.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.70

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