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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.79, 615.42 and 307.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.79, 615.42 and 307.56 is: 460.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.79 : 615.42 = 307.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.79/615.42 = 307.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.79x = 615.42 × 307.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.79x = 189,278.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,278.58/410.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.77

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