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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.90, 615.16 and 301.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.90, 615.16 and 301.98 is: 453.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.90 : 615.16 = 301.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.90/615.16 = 301.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.90x = 615.16 × 301.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.90x = 185,766.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,766.02/409.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.20

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