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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.48, 616.71 and 401.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.48, 616.71 and 401.82 is: 603.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.48 : 616.71 = 401.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.48/616.71 = 401.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.48x = 616.71 × 401.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.48x = 247,806.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,806.41/410.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.71

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