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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.12, 612.48 and 300.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.12, 612.48 and 300.20 is: 450.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.12 : 612.48 = 300.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.12/612.48 = 300.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.12x = 612.48 × 300.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.12x = 183,866.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,866.50/408.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.52

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