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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.58, 615.15 and 286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.58, 615.15 and 286.92 is: 429.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.58 : 615.15 = 286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.58/615.15 = 286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.58x = 615.15 × 286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.58x = 176,498.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,498.84/410.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.88

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