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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.62, 617.16 and 303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.62, 617.16 and 303 is: 453.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.62 : 617.16 = 303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.62/617.16 = 303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.62x = 617.16 × 303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.62x = 186,999.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,999.48/412.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.20

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