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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.21, 615.26 and 405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.21, 615.26 and 405 is: 605.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.21 : 615.26 = 405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.21/615.26 = 405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.21x = 615.26 × 405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.21x = 249,181.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,181.31/411.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.97

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