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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.52, 617.16 and 289.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.52, 617.16 and 289.65 is: 435.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.52 : 617.16 = 289.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.52/617.16 = 289.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.52x = 617.16 × 289.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.52x = 178,760.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,760.39/410.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.45

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