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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.32, 613.50 and 286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.32, 613.50 and 286.92 is: 430.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.32 : 613.50 = 286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.32/613.50 = 286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.32x = 613.50 × 286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.32x = 176,025.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,025.42/409.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.04

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