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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.34, 611.82 and 300.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.34, 611.82 and 300.42 is: 451.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.34 : 611.82 = 300.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.34/611.82 = 300.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.34x = 611.82 × 300.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.34x = 183,802.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,802.96/407.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.23

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