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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.32, 617.04 and 405.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.32, 617.04 and 405.08 is: 607.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.32 : 617.04 = 405.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.32/617.04 = 405.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.32x = 617.04 × 405.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.32x = 249,950.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,950.56/411.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.68

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