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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.06, 617.08 and 303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.06, 617.08 and 303.50 is: 455.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.06 : 617.08 = 303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.06/617.08 = 303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.06x = 617.08 × 303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.06x = 187,283.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,283.78/411.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.61

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