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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.88, 617.12 and 404.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.88, 617.12 and 404.48 is: 607.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.88 : 617.12 = 404.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.88/617.12 = 404.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.88x = 617.12 × 404.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.88x = 249,612.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,612.70/410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.51

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