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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.96, 613.44 and 287.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.96, 613.44 and 287.46 is: 431.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.96 : 613.44 = 287.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.96/613.44 = 287.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.96x = 613.44 × 287.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.96x = 176,339.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,339.46/408.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.19

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