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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.96, 613.44 and 280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.96, 613.44 and 280.32 is: 420.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.96 : 613.44 = 280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.96/613.44 = 280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.96x = 613.44 × 280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.96x = 171,959.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,959.50/408.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.48

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