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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.59, 617.19 and 301.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.59, 617.19 and 301.54 is: 452.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.59 : 617.19 = 301.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.59/617.19 = 301.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.59x = 617.19 × 301.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.59x = 186,105.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,105.96/411.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.16

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