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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.72, 608.76 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.72, 608.76 and 301.50 is: 452.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.72 : 608.76 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.72/608.76 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.72x = 608.76 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.72x = 183,541.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,541.14/405.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.38

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