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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.73, 614.66 and 386.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.73, 614.66 and 386.78 is: 580.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.73 : 614.66 = 386.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.73/614.66 = 386.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.73x = 614.66 × 386.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.73x = 237,733.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,733.19/409.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.23

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