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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.97, 615.86 and 288.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.97, 615.86 and 288.98 is: 433.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.97 : 615.86 = 288.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.97/615.86 = 288.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.97x = 615.86 × 288.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.97x = 177,968.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,968.14/410.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.05

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