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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.89, 614.95 and 307.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.89, 614.95 and 307.37 is: 461.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.89 : 614.95 = 307.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.89/614.95 = 307.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.89x = 614.95 × 307.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.89x = 189,017.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,017.95/409.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.14

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