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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.58, 615.15 and 301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.58, 615.15 and 301.14 is: 451.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.58 : 615.15 = 301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.58/615.15 = 301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.58x = 615.15 × 301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.58x = 185,246.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,246.27/410.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.18

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