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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.50, 615.83 and 308.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.50, 615.83 and 308.54 is: 461.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.50 : 615.83 = 308.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.50/615.83 = 308.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.50x = 615.83 × 308.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.50x = 190,008.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,008.19/411.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.74

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