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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.82, 615.62 and 400.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.82, 615.62 and 400.63 is: 600.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.82 : 615.62 = 400.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.82/615.62 = 400.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.82x = 615.62 × 400.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.82x = 246,634.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,634.20/410.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.35

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