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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.67, 617.82 and 290.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.67, 617.82 and 290.80 is: 436.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.67 : 617.82 = 290.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.67/617.82 = 290.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.67x = 617.82 × 290.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.67x = 179,662.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,662.06/411.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.42

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