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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.42, 616.41 and 408.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.42, 616.41 and 408.42 is: 616.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.42 : 616.41 = 408.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.42/616.41 = 408.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.42x = 616.41 × 408.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.42x = 251,754.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,754.17/408.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.41

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