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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.48, 616.68 and 307.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.48, 616.68 and 307.80 is: 461.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.48 : 616.68 = 307.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.48/616.68 = 307.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.48x = 616.68 × 307.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.48x = 189,814.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,814.10/411.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.30

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