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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.47, 614.49 and 279.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.47, 614.49 and 279.64 is: 419.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.47 : 614.49 = 279.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.47/614.49 = 279.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.47x = 614.49 × 279.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.47x = 171,835.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,835.98/409.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.65

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