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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410, 614.56 and 288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410, 614.56 and 288.20 is: 431.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410 : 614.56 = 288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410/614.56 = 288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410x = 614.56 × 288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410x = 177,116.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,116.19/410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.99

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