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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.70, 616.08 and 389.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.70, 616.08 and 389.94 is: 584.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.70 : 616.08 = 389.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.70/616.08 = 389.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.70x = 616.08 × 389.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.70x = 240,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,234.24/410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.94

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