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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.18, 617.34 and 308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.18, 617.34 and 308 is: 463.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.18 : 617.34 = 308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.18/617.34 = 308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.18x = 617.34 × 308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.18x = 190,139.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,139.18/410.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.55

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