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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.59, 608.73 and 304.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.59, 608.73 and 304.35 is: 455.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.59 : 608.73 = 304.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.59/608.73 = 304.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.59x = 608.73 × 304.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.59x = 185,266.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,266.98/406.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.66

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