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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.68, 614.94 and 301.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.68, 614.94 and 301.96 is: 452.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.68 : 614.94 = 301.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.68/614.94 = 301.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.68x = 614.94 × 301.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.68x = 185,687.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,687.28/410.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.15

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