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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.11, 616.41 and 302.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.11, 616.41 and 302.49 is: 452.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.11 : 616.41 = 302.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.11/616.41 = 302.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.11x = 616.41 × 302.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.11x = 186,457.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,457.86/412.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.45

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