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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.03, 613.67 and 279.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.03, 613.67 and 279.49 is: 418.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.03 : 613.67 = 279.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.03/613.67 = 279.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.03x = 613.67 × 279.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.03x = 171,514.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,514.63/410.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.30

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