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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.40, 916.35 and 416.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.40, 916.35 and 416.40 is: 624.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.40 : 916.35 = 416.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.40/916.35 = 416.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.40x = 916.35 × 416.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.40x = 381,568.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,568.14/611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.09

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