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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.83, 615.55 and 288.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.83, 615.55 and 288.87 is: 432.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.83 : 615.55 = 288.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.83/615.55 = 288.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.83x = 615.55 × 288.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.83x = 177,813.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,813.93/410.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.82

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