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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.81, 609.08 and 302.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.81, 609.08 and 302.85 is: 454.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.81 : 609.08 = 302.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.81/609.08 = 302.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.81x = 609.08 × 302.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.81x = 184,458.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,458.36/405.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.54

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