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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.02, 617.40 and 309.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.02, 617.40 and 309.24 is: 463.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.02 : 617.40 = 309.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.02/617.40 = 309.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.02x = 617.40 × 309.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.02x = 190,924.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,924.78/412.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.39

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