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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.42, 616.24 and 404.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.42, 616.24 and 404.34 is: 607.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.42 : 616.24 = 404.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.42/616.24 = 404.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.42x = 616.24 × 404.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.42x = 249,170.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,170.48/410.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.11

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