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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.82, 615.50 and 280.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.82, 615.50 and 280.61 is: 420.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.82 : 615.50 = 280.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.82/615.50 = 280.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.82x = 615.50 × 280.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.82x = 172,717.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,717.80/410.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.42

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