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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.75, 617.56 and 289.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.75, 617.56 and 289.64 is: 434.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.75 : 617.56 = 289.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.75/617.56 = 289.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.75x = 617.56 × 289.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.75x = 178,870.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,870.90/411.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.42

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