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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.63, 615.14 and 308.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.63, 615.14 and 308.03 is: 461.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.63 : 615.14 = 308.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.63/615.14 = 308.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.63x = 615.14 × 308.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.63x = 189,481.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,481.57/410.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.44

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