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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.43, 615.63 and 102.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.43, 615.63 and 102.28 is: 153.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.43 : 615.63 = 102.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.43/615.63 = 102.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.43x = 615.63 × 102.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.43x = 62,966.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,966.13/410.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.42

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