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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.92, 614.04 and 301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.92, 614.04 and 301.56 is: 451.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.92 : 614.04 = 301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.92/614.04 = 301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.92x = 614.04 × 301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.92x = 185,169.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,169.90/409.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.72

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