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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.73, 613.29 and 301.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.73, 613.29 and 301.00 is: 451.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.73 : 613.29 = 301.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.73/613.29 = 301.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.73x = 613.29 × 301.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.73x = 184,597.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,597.22/408.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.64

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