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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.16, 905.03 and 410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.16, 905.03 and 410 is: 617.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.16 : 905.03 = 410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.16/905.03 = 410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.16x = 905.03 × 410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.16x = 371,062.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,062.30/601.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.24

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