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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.02, 617.49 and 309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.02, 617.49 and 309.96 is: 464.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.02 : 617.49 = 309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.02/617.49 = 309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.02x = 617.49 × 309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.02x = 191,397.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,397.20/412.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.53

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