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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.04, 617.70 and 283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.04, 617.70 and 283.60 is: 426.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.04 : 617.70 = 283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.04/617.70 = 283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.04x = 617.70 × 283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.04x = 175,179.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,179.72/411.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.19

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