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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.66, 613.03 and 300.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.66, 613.03 and 300.33 is: 450.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.66 : 613.03 = 300.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.66/613.03 = 300.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.66x = 613.03 × 300.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.66x = 184,111.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,111.30/408.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.52

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