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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.27, 616.94 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.27, 616.94 and 301.32 is: 452.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.27 : 616.94 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.27/616.94 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.27x = 616.94 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.27x = 185,896.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,896.36/411.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.01

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