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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.64, 616.05 and 411.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.64, 616.05 and 411.21 is: 612.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.64 : 616.05 = 411.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.64/616.05 = 411.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.64x = 616.05 × 411.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.64x = 253,325.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,325.92/413.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.43

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