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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.82, 613.92 and 307.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.82, 613.92 and 307.22 is: 460.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.82 : 613.92 = 307.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.82/613.92 = 307.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.82x = 613.92 × 307.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.82x = 188,608.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,608.50/409.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.22

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