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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.97, 615.17 and 287.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.97, 615.17 and 287.99 is: 432.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.97 : 615.17 = 287.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.97/615.17 = 287.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.97x = 615.17 × 287.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.97x = 177,160.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,160.45/409.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.14

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