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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.60, 615 and 308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.60, 615 and 308 is: 461.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.60 : 615 = 308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.60/615 = 308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.60x = 615 × 308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.60x = 189,420
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,420/410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.32

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