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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.41, 616.52 and 306.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.41, 616.52 and 306.83 is: 459.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.41 : 616.52 = 306.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.41/616.52 = 306.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.41x = 616.52 × 306.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.41x = 189,162.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,162.21/411.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.80

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