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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.52, 617.48 and 283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.52, 617.48 and 283 is: 424.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.52 : 617.48 = 283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.52/617.48 = 283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.52x = 617.48 × 283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.52x = 174,746.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,746.84/411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.64

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