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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.66, 616.74 and 295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.66, 616.74 and 295.92 is: 443.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.66 : 616.74 = 295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.66/616.74 = 295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.66x = 616.74 × 295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.66x = 182,505.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,505.70/411.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.34

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