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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.16, 617.92 and 303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.16, 617.92 and 303.36 is: 454.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.16 : 617.92 = 303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.16/617.92 = 303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.16x = 617.92 × 303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.16x = 187,452.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,452.21/412.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.80

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