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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.24, 615.16 and 280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.24, 615.16 and 280.44 is: 420.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.24 : 615.16 = 280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.24/615.16 = 280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.24x = 615.16 × 280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.24x = 172,515.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,515.47/410.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.52

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