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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.80, 617.42 and 330.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.80, 617.42 and 330.62 is: 495.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.80 : 617.42 = 330.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.80/617.42 = 330.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.80x = 617.42 × 330.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.80x = 204,131.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,131.40/411.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.71

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