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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.86, 614.84 and 387.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.86, 614.84 and 387.47 is: 579.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.86 : 614.84 = 387.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.86/614.84 = 387.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.86x = 614.84 × 387.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.86x = 238,232.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,232.05/410.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.84

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