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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.66, 618.24 and 401.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.66, 618.24 and 401.94 is: 603.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.66 : 618.24 = 401.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.66/618.24 = 401.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.66x = 618.24 × 401.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.66x = 248,495.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,495.39/411.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.64

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