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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.30, 614.22 and 301.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.30, 614.22 and 301.35 is: 452.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.30 : 614.22 = 301.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.30/614.22 = 301.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.30x = 614.22 × 301.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.30x = 185,095.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,095.20/409.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.22

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