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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.60, 616.30 and 289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.60, 616.30 and 289.56 is: 433.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.60 : 616.30 = 289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.60/616.30 = 289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.60x = 616.30 × 289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.60x = 178,455.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,455.83/411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.57

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