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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.89, 617.52 and 290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.89, 617.52 and 290.08 is: 434.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.89 : 617.52 = 290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.89/617.52 = 290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.89x = 617.52 × 290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.89x = 179,132.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,132.06/411.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.91

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