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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.91, 615.75 and 302.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.91, 615.75 and 302.32 is: 454.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.91 : 615.75 = 302.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.91/615.75 = 302.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.91x = 615.75 × 302.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.91x = 186,148.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,148.95/409.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.12

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