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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.96, 617.70 and 283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.96, 617.70 and 283.56 is: 425.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.96 : 617.70 = 283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.96/617.70 = 283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.96x = 617.70 × 283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.96x = 175,155.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,155.01/411.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.17

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