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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.72, 616.68 and 408.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.72, 616.68 and 408.96 is: 612.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.72 : 616.68 = 408.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.72/616.68 = 408.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.72x = 616.68 × 408.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.72x = 252,197.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,197.45/411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.55

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