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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.60, 612 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.60, 612 and 306 is: 458.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.60 : 612 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.60/612 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.60x = 612 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.60x = 187,272
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,272/408.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.33

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