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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.49, 613.62 and 279.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.49, 613.62 and 279.48 is: 418.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.49 : 613.62 = 279.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.49/613.62 = 279.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.49x = 613.62 × 279.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.49x = 171,494.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,494.52/409.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.81

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