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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.51, 614.36 and 391.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.51, 614.36 and 391.57 is: 587.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.51 : 614.36 = 391.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.51/614.36 = 391.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.51x = 614.36 × 391.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.51x = 240,564.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,564.95/409.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.45

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