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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.69, 617.95 and 275.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.69, 617.95 and 275.68 is: 413.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.69 : 617.95 = 275.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.69/617.95 = 275.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.69x = 617.95 × 275.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.69x = 170,356.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,356.46/411.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.80

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