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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.83, 617.07 and 289.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.83, 617.07 and 289.88 is: 434.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.83 : 617.07 = 289.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.83/617.07 = 289.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.83x = 617.07 × 289.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.83x = 178,874.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,874.94/411.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.34

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