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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.71, 618.08 and 302.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.71, 618.08 and 302.00 is: 453.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.71 : 618.08 = 302.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.71/618.08 = 302.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.71x = 618.08 × 302.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.71x = 186,655.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,655.56/411.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.37

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