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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.47, 615.78 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.47, 615.78 and 150.44 is: 225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.47 : 615.78 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.47/615.78 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.47x = 615.78 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.47x = 92,637.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,637.90/410.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.69

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