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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.89, 615.26 and 288.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.89, 615.26 and 288.49 is: 431.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.89 : 615.26 = 288.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.89/615.26 = 288.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.89x = 615.26 × 288.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.89x = 177,494.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,494.91/410.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.98

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