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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.28, 617.22 and 303.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.28, 617.22 and 303.35 is: 455.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.28 : 617.22 = 303.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.28/617.22 = 303.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.28x = 617.22 × 303.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.28x = 187,230.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,230.60/411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.24

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