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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.90, 616.66 and 302.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.90, 616.66 and 302.98 is: 454.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.90 : 616.66 = 302.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.90/616.66 = 302.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.90x = 616.66 × 302.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.90x = 186,835.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,835.65/410.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.70

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