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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.60, 615.04 and 287.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.60, 615.04 and 287.68 is: 431.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.60 : 615.04 = 287.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.60/615.04 = 287.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.60x = 615.04 × 287.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.60x = 176,934.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,934.71/409.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.97

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