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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.21, 617.01 and 302.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.21, 617.01 and 302.23 is: 452.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.21 : 617.01 = 302.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.21/617.01 = 302.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.21x = 617.01 × 302.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.21x = 186,478.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,478.93/412.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.39

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