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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.61, 615.93 and 295.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.61, 615.93 and 295.57 is: 443.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.61 : 615.93 = 295.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.61/615.93 = 295.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.61x = 615.93 × 295.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.61x = 182,050.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,050.43/410.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.37

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