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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.96, 614.70 and 281.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.96, 614.70 and 281.56 is: 422.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.96 : 614.70 = 281.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.96/614.70 = 281.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.96x = 614.70 × 281.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.96x = 173,074.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,074.93/409.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.18

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