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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.78, 616.08 and 279.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.78, 616.08 and 279.48 is: 418.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.78 : 616.08 = 279.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.78/616.08 = 279.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.78x = 616.08 × 279.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.78x = 172,182.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,182.04/411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.14

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