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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.96, 616.20 and 282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.96, 616.20 and 282.56 is: 423.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.96 : 616.20 = 282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.96/616.20 = 282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.96x = 616.20 × 282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.96x = 174,113.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,113.47/410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.67

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