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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.43, 617.81 and 302.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.43, 617.81 and 302.67 is: 453.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.43 : 617.81 = 302.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.43/617.81 = 302.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.43x = 617.81 × 302.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.43x = 186,991.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,991.04/412.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.39

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