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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.78, 614.74 and 385.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.78, 614.74 and 385.06 is: 577.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.78 : 614.74 = 385.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.78/614.74 = 385.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.78x = 614.74 × 385.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.78x = 236,711.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,711.78/409.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.66

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