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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.96, 614.94 and 288.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.96, 614.94 and 288.46 is: 432.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.96 : 614.94 = 288.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.96/614.94 = 288.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.96x = 614.94 × 288.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.96x = 177,385.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,385.59/409.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.69

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