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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.24, 614.25 and 402.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.24, 614.25 and 402.16 is: 597.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.24 : 614.25 = 402.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.24/614.25 = 402.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.24x = 614.25 × 402.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.24x = 247,026.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,026.78/413.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.78

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