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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.10, 616.68 and 281.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.10, 616.68 and 281.89 is: 422.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.10 : 616.68 = 281.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.10/616.68 = 281.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.10x = 616.68 × 281.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.10x = 173,835.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,835.93/411.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.86

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