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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.20, 615.30 and 406.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.20, 615.30 and 406.60 is: 609.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.20 : 615.30 = 406.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.20/615.30 = 406.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.20x = 615.30 × 406.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.20x = 250,180.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,180.98/410.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.90

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