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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.80, 623.11 and 305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.80, 623.11 and 305.80 is: 460.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.80 : 623.11 = 305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.80/623.11 = 305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.80x = 623.11 × 305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.80x = 190,547.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,547.04/413.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.48

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