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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.14, 611.07 and 304.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.14, 611.07 and 304.18 is: 456.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.14 : 611.07 = 304.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.14/611.07 = 304.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.14x = 611.07 × 304.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.14x = 185,875.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,875.27/407.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.54

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