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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.88, 616.88 and 402.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.88, 616.88 and 402.76 is: 603.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.88 : 616.88 = 402.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.88/616.88 = 402.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.88x = 616.88 × 402.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.88x = 248,454.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,454.59/411.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.22

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