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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.32, 617.14 and 301.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.32, 617.14 and 301.74 is: 452.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.32 : 617.14 = 301.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.32/617.14 = 301.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.32x = 617.14 × 301.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.32x = 186,215.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,215.82/411.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.73

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