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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.92, 617.36 and 401.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.92, 617.36 and 401.15 is: 601.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.92 : 617.36 = 401.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.92/617.36 = 401.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.92x = 617.36 × 401.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.92x = 247,653.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,653.50/411.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.22

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