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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.66, 614.48 and 288.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.66, 614.48 and 288.46 is: 432.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.66 : 614.48 = 288.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.66/614.48 = 288.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.66x = 614.48 × 288.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.66x = 177,252.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,252.90/409.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.68

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