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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.72, 560.80 and 303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.72, 560.80 and 303.04 is: 417.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.72 : 560.80 = 303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.72/560.80 = 303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.72x = 560.80 × 303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.72x = 169,944.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,944.83/406.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.84

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