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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.84, 616.41 and 334.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.84, 616.41 and 334.62 is: 500.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.84 : 616.41 = 334.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.84/616.41 = 334.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.84x = 616.41 × 334.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.84x = 206,263.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,263.11/411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.83

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