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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.40, 616.92 and 303.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.40, 616.92 and 303.16 is: 454.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.40 : 616.92 = 303.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.40/616.92 = 303.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.40x = 616.92 × 303.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.40x = 187,025.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,025.47/411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.61

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