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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.56, 616.62 and 402.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.56, 616.62 and 402.92 is: 603.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.56 : 616.62 = 402.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.56/616.62 = 402.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.56x = 616.62 × 402.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.56x = 248,448.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,448.53/411.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.68

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