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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.38, 610.02 and 302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.38, 610.02 and 302.64 is: 454.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.38 : 610.02 = 302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.38/610.02 = 302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.38x = 610.02 × 302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.38x = 184,616.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,616.45/406.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.30

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