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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.85, 617.04 and 389.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.85, 617.04 and 389.61 is: 585.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.85 : 617.04 = 389.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.85/617.04 = 389.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.85x = 617.04 × 389.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.85x = 240,404.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,404.95/410.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.14

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