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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.65, 614.93 and 287.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.65, 614.93 and 287.09 is: 429.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.65 : 614.93 = 287.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.65/614.93 = 287.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.65x = 614.93 × 287.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.65x = 176,540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,540.25/410.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.90

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