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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.82, 617.15 and 301.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.82, 617.15 and 301.01 is: 451.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.82 : 617.15 = 301.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.82/617.15 = 301.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.82x = 617.15 × 301.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.82x = 185,765.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,765.99/411.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.09

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