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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.44, 612.93 and 279.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.44, 612.93 and 279.57 is: 418.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.44 : 612.93 = 279.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.44/612.93 = 279.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.44x = 612.93 × 279.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.44x = 171,356.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,356.84/409.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.52

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