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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.59, 614.61 and 287.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.59, 614.61 and 287.61 is: 431.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.59 : 614.61 = 287.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.59/614.61 = 287.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.59x = 614.61 × 287.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.59x = 176,767.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,767.98/409.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.57

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