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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.41, 616.02 and 280.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.41, 616.02 and 280.45 is: 420.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.41 : 616.02 = 280.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.41/616.02 = 280.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.41x = 616.02 × 280.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.41x = 172,762.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,762.81/410.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.95

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