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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.64, 616.72 and 289.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.64, 616.72 and 289.48 is: 433.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.64 : 616.72 = 289.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.64/616.72 = 289.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.64x = 616.72 × 289.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.64x = 178,528.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,528.11/411.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.70

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