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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.48, 607.86 and 302.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.48, 607.86 and 302.56 is: 452.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.48 : 607.86 = 302.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.48/607.86 = 302.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.48x = 607.86 × 302.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.48x = 183,914.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,914.12/406.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.46

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