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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.12, 610.92 and 304.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.12, 610.92 and 304.80 is: 456.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.12 : 610.92 = 304.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.12/610.92 = 304.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.12x = 610.92 × 304.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.12x = 186,208.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,208.42/408.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.26

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