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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.74, 614.07 and 301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.74, 614.07 and 301.02 is: 451.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.74 : 614.07 = 301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.74/614.07 = 301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.74x = 614.07 × 301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.74x = 184,847.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,847.35/409.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.13

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