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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.52, 615.84 and 303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.52, 615.84 and 303.36 is: 453.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.52 : 615.84 = 303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.52/615.84 = 303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.52x = 615.84 × 303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.52x = 186,821.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,821.22/411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.98

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