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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.36, 617.04 and 301.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.36, 617.04 and 301.82 is: 452.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.36 : 617.04 = 301.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.36/617.04 = 301.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.36x = 617.04 × 301.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.36x = 186,231.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,231.93/411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.72

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