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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.68, 617.10 and 404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.68, 617.10 and 404.20 is: 607.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.68 : 617.10 = 404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.68/617.10 = 404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.68x = 617.10 × 404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.68x = 249,431.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,431.82/410.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.36

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