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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.16, 614.88 and 305.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.16, 614.88 and 305.40 is: 457.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.16 : 614.88 = 305.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.16/614.88 = 305.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.16x = 614.88 × 305.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.16x = 187,784.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,784.35/410.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.83

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