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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.30, 613.27 and 287.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.30, 613.27 and 287.35 is: 430.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.30 : 613.27 = 287.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.30/613.27 = 287.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.30x = 613.27 × 287.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.30x = 176,221.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,221.96/409.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.54

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