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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.94, 615.47 and 404.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.94, 615.47 and 404.24 is: 605.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.94 : 615.47 = 404.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.94/615.47 = 404.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.94x = 615.47 × 404.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.94x = 248,792.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,792.49/410.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.42

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