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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.70, 615.23 and 308.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.70, 615.23 and 308.10 is: 461.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.70 : 615.23 = 308.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.70/615.23 = 308.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.70x = 615.23 × 308.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.70x = 189,552.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,552.36/410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.53

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