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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.53, 612.59 and 300.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.53, 612.59 and 300.39 is: 450.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.53 : 612.59 = 300.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.53/612.59 = 300.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.53x = 612.59 × 300.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.53x = 184,014.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,014.41/408.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.44

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