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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.64, 614.18 and 382.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.64, 614.18 and 382.60 is: 570.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.64 : 614.18 = 382.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.64/614.18 = 382.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.64x = 614.18 × 382.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.64x = 234,985.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,985.27/411.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.85

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