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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.14, 613.80 and 287.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.14, 613.80 and 287.10 is: 430.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.14 : 613.80 = 287.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.14/613.80 = 287.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.14x = 613.80 × 287.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.14x = 176,221.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,221.98/409.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.71

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