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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.28, 616.58 and 280.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.28, 616.58 and 280.92 is: 421.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.28 : 616.58 = 280.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.28/616.58 = 280.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.28x = 616.58 × 280.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.28x = 173,209.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,209.65/411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.15

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