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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.88, 610.77 and 303.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.88, 610.77 and 303.14 is: 455.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.88 : 610.77 = 303.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.88/610.77 = 303.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.88x = 610.77 × 303.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.88x = 185,148.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,148.82/406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.05

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