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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.85, 617.73 and 331.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.85, 617.73 and 331.66 is: 497.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.85 : 617.73 = 331.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.85/617.73 = 331.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.85x = 617.73 × 331.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.85x = 204,876.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,876.33/411.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.45

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