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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.47, 617.48 and 309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.47, 617.48 and 309 is: 463.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.47 : 617.48 = 309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.47/617.48 = 309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.47x = 617.48 × 309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.47x = 190,799.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,799.78/411.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.71

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