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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.40, 615.65 and 300.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.40, 615.65 and 300.85 is: 451.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.40 : 615.65 = 300.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.40/615.65 = 300.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.40x = 615.65 × 300.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.40x = 185,215.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,215.26/410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.30

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