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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.28, 616.98 and 301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.28, 616.98 and 301.52 is: 452.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.28 : 616.98 = 301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.28/616.98 = 301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.28x = 616.98 × 301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.28x = 186,031.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,031.81/411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.32

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