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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.70, 614.70 and 289.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.70, 614.70 and 289.20 is: 432.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.70 : 614.70 = 289.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.70/614.70 = 289.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.70x = 614.70 × 289.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.70x = 177,771.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,771.24/410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.85

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