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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.60, 618.30 and 304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.60, 618.30 and 304.08 is: 456.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.60 : 618.30 = 304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.60/618.30 = 304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.60x = 618.30 × 304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.60x = 188,012.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,012.66/411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.78

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