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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.66, 566.94 and 284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.66, 566.94 and 284.80 is: 393.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.66 : 566.94 = 284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.66/566.94 = 284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.66x = 566.94 × 284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.66x = 161,464.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,464.51/410.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.18

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