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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.89, 608.22 and 302.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.89, 608.22 and 302.69 is: 453.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.89 : 608.22 = 302.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.89/608.22 = 302.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.89x = 608.22 × 302.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.89x = 184,099.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,099.07/405.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.57

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