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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.87, 617.91 and 301.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.87, 617.91 and 301.23 is: 451.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.87 : 617.91 = 301.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.87/617.91 = 301.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.87x = 617.91 × 301.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.87x = 186,133.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,133.03/411.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.92

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