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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.95, 617.10 and 309.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.95, 617.10 and 309.35 is: 463.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.95 : 617.10 = 309.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.95/617.10 = 309.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.95x = 617.10 × 309.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.95x = 190,896.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,896.80/411.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.40

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