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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.61, 615.66 and 301.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.61, 615.66 and 301.99 is: 451.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.61 : 615.66 = 301.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.61/615.66 = 301.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.61x = 615.66 × 301.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.61x = 185,923.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,923.16/411.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.70

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