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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.08, 618.56 and 410.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.08, 618.56 and 410.55 is: 616.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.08 : 618.56 = 410.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.08/618.56 = 410.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.08x = 618.56 × 410.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.08x = 253,949.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,949.81/412.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.26

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