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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.58, 618.48 and 309.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.58, 618.48 and 309.53 is: 462.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.58 : 618.48 = 309.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.58/618.48 = 309.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.58x = 618.48 × 309.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.58x = 191,438.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,438.11/413.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.88

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