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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.79, 614.84 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.79, 614.84 and 190.52 is: 285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.79 : 614.84 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.79/614.84 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.79x = 614.84 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.79x = 117,139.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,139.32/409.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.85

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