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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.36, 618.26 and 411.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.36, 618.26 and 411.12 is: 613.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.36 : 618.26 = 411.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.36/618.26 = 411.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.36x = 618.26 × 411.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.36x = 254,177.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,177.00/414.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.42

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