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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.67, 566.70 and 300.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.67, 566.70 and 300.61 is: 414.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.67 : 566.70 = 300.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.67/566.70 = 300.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.67x = 566.70 × 300.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.67x = 170,355.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,355.27/410.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.82

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