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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.41, 614.99 and 301.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.41, 614.99 and 301.82 is: 453.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.41 : 614.99 = 301.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.41/614.99 = 301.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.41x = 614.99 × 301.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.41x = 185,613.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,613.96/409.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.37

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