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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.19, 613.91 and 301.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.19, 613.91 and 301.19 is: 451.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.19 : 613.91 = 301.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.19/613.91 = 301.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.19x = 613.91 × 301.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.19x = 184,901.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,901.24/409.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.88

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