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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.85, 617.28 and 281.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.85, 617.28 and 281.85 is: 422.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.85 : 617.28 = 281.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.85/617.28 = 281.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.85x = 617.28 × 281.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.85x = 173,978.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,978.96/411.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.43

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