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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.41, 614.42 and 301.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.41, 614.42 and 301.47 is: 452.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.41 : 614.42 = 301.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.41/614.42 = 301.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.41x = 614.42 × 301.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.41x = 185,227.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,227.69/409.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.43

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