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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.08, 613.59 and 287.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.08, 613.59 and 287.82 is: 431.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.08 : 613.59 = 287.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.08/613.59 = 287.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.08x = 613.59 × 287.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.08x = 176,603.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,603.47/409.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.71

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