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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.88, 616.56 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.88, 616.56 and 302.40 is: 453.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.88 : 616.56 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.88/616.56 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.88x = 616.56 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.88x = 186,447.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,447.74/410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.78

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