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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.31, 616.43 and 307.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.31, 616.43 and 307.78 is: 461.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.31 : 616.43 = 307.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.31/616.43 = 307.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.31x = 616.43 × 307.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.31x = 189,722.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,722.32/411.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.27

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