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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.52, 617.22 and 309.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.52, 617.22 and 309.47 is: 463.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.52 : 617.22 = 309.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.52/617.22 = 309.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.52x = 617.22 × 309.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.52x = 191,007.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,007.99/412.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.03

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