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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.67, 616.32 and 289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.67, 616.32 and 289.80 is: 434.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.67 : 616.32 = 289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.67/616.32 = 289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.67x = 616.32 × 289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.67x = 178,609.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,609.54/410.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.92

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