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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.84, 608.96 and 304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.84, 608.96 and 304.52 is: 456.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.84 : 608.96 = 304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.84/608.96 = 304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.84x = 608.96 × 304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.84x = 185,440.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,440.50/405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.93

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