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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.68, 416.62 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.68, 416.62 and 302.04 is: 415.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.68 : 416.62 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.68/416.62 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.68x = 416.62 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.68x = 125,835.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,835.90/302.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.74

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