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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.03, 617.83 and 303.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.03, 617.83 and 303.89 is: 455.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.03 : 617.83 = 303.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.03/617.83 = 303.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.03x = 617.83 × 303.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.03x = 187,752.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,752.36/412.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.68

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