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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.02, 618.63 and 410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.02, 618.63 and 410.16 is: 611.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.02 : 618.63 = 410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.02/618.63 = 410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.02x = 618.63 × 410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.02x = 253,737.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,737.28/415.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.39

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