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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.04, 613.56 and 287.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.04, 613.56 and 287.24 is: 430.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.04 : 613.56 = 287.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.04/613.56 = 287.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.04x = 613.56 × 287.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.04x = 176,238.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,238.97/409.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.86

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