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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.64, 609.32 and 303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.64, 609.32 and 303.44 is: 454.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.64 : 609.32 = 303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.64/609.32 = 303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.64x = 609.32 × 303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.64x = 184,892.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,892.06/406.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.68

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