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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.64, 617.73 and 151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.64, 617.73 and 151.64 is: 227.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.64 : 617.73 = 151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.64/617.73 = 151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.64x = 617.73 × 151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.64x = 93,674.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,674.80/411.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.56

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