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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.42, 614.18 and 300.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.42, 614.18 and 300.86 is: 450.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.42 : 614.18 = 300.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.42/614.18 = 300.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.42x = 614.18 × 300.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.42x = 184,782.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,782.19/410.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.23

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