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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.18, 616.77 and 331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.18, 616.77 and 331.08 is: 496.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.18 : 616.77 = 331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.18/616.77 = 331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.18x = 616.77 × 331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.18x = 204,200.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,200.21/411.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.62

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