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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.84, 615.74 and 406.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.84, 615.74 and 406.50 is: 609.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.84 : 615.74 = 406.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.84/615.74 = 406.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.84x = 615.74 × 406.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.84x = 250,298.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,298.31/410.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.24

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