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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.48, 614.58 and 280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.48, 614.58 and 280.32 is: 419.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.48 : 614.58 = 280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.48/614.58 = 280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.48x = 614.58 × 280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.48x = 172,279.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,279.07/410.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.70

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