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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.20, 615.48 and 302.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.20, 615.48 and 302.56 is: 453.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.20 : 615.48 = 302.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.20/615.48 = 302.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.20x = 615.48 × 302.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.20x = 186,219.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,219.63/410.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.97

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