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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.38, 608.52 and 301.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.38, 608.52 and 301.64 is: 452.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.38 : 608.52 = 301.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.38/608.52 = 301.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.38x = 608.52 × 301.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.38x = 183,553.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,553.97/405.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.79

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