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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.96, 614.94 and 281.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.96, 614.94 and 281.32 is: 421.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.96 : 614.94 = 281.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.96/614.94 = 281.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.96x = 614.94 × 281.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.96x = 172,994.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,994.92/409.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.98

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