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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.57, 608.56 and 303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.57, 608.56 and 303.06 is: 454.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.57 : 608.56 = 303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.57/608.56 = 303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.57x = 608.56 × 303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.57x = 184,430.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,430.19/405.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.74

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