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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.64, 617.64 and 290.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.64, 617.64 and 290.32 is: 435.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.64 : 617.64 = 290.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.64/617.64 = 290.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.64x = 617.64 × 290.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.64x = 179,313.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,313.24/411.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.61

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