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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.68, 618.63 and 309.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.68, 618.63 and 309.63 is: 463.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.68 : 618.63 = 309.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.68/618.63 = 309.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.68x = 618.63 × 309.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.68x = 191,546.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,546.41/413.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.03

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