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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.12, 613.40 and 301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.12, 613.40 and 301.20 is: 452.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.12 : 613.40 = 301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.12/613.40 = 301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.12x = 613.40 × 301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.12x = 184,756.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,756.08/408.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.70

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