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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.39, 616.26 and 308.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.39, 616.26 and 308.79 is: 462.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.39 : 616.26 = 308.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.39/616.26 = 308.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.39x = 616.26 × 308.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.39x = 190,294.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,294.93/411.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.57

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