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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.64, 614.85 and 306.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.64, 614.85 and 306.62 is: 460.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.64 : 614.85 = 306.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.64/614.85 = 306.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.64x = 614.85 × 306.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.64x = 188,525.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,525.31/409.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.22

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