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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.61, 614.16 and 300.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.61, 614.16 and 300.99 is: 450.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.61 : 614.16 = 300.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.61/614.16 = 300.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.61x = 614.16 × 300.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.61x = 184,856.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,856.02/410.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.20

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