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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.57, 617.46 and 290.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.57, 617.46 and 290.07 is: 435.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.57 : 617.46 = 290.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.57/617.46 = 290.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.57x = 617.46 × 290.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.57x = 179,106.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,106.67/411.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.18

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