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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.72, 616.70 and 403.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.72, 616.70 and 403.43 is: 605.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.72 : 616.70 = 403.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.72/616.70 = 403.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.72x = 616.70 × 403.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.72x = 248,794.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,794.81/410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.75

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