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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.12, 607.33 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.12, 607.33 and 303.48 is: 453.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.12 : 607.33 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.12/607.33 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.12x = 607.33 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.12x = 184,312.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,312.51/406.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.84

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