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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.59, 614.80 and 288.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.59, 614.80 and 288.55 is: 432.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.59 : 614.80 = 288.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.59/614.80 = 288.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.59x = 614.80 × 288.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.59x = 177,400.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,400.54/410.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.06

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