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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.70, 616.32 and 264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.70, 616.32 and 264.44 is: 396.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.70 : 616.32 = 264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.70/616.32 = 264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.70x = 616.32 × 264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.70x = 162,975.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,975.26/410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.82

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