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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.74, 609.56 and 303.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.74, 609.56 and 303.18 is: 454.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.74 : 609.56 = 303.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.74/609.56 = 303.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.74x = 609.56 × 303.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.74x = 184,806.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,806.40/406.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.36

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