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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.40, 617.66 and 406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.40, 617.66 and 406.52 is: 610.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.40 : 617.66 = 406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.40/617.66 = 406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.40x = 617.66 × 406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.40x = 251,091.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,091.14/411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.33

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