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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.57, 617.34 and 401.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.57, 617.34 and 401.24 is: 601.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.57 : 617.34 = 401.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.57/617.34 = 401.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.57x = 617.34 × 401.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.57x = 247,698.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,698.41/411.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.84

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