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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.63, 616.63 and 309.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.63, 616.63 and 309.03 is: 462.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.63 : 616.63 = 309.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.63/616.63 = 309.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.63x = 616.63 × 309.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.63x = 190,557.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,557.17/411.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.93

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