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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.80, 614.97 and 301.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.80, 614.97 and 301.85 is: 452.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.80 : 614.97 = 301.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.80/614.97 = 301.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.80x = 614.97 × 301.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.80x = 185,625.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,625.62/409.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.97

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