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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.70, 613.04 and 306.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.70, 613.04 and 306.52 is: 459.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.70 : 613.04 = 306.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.70/613.04 = 306.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.70x = 613.04 × 306.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.70x = 187,911.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,911.13/408.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.78

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