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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.98, 617.84 and 281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.98, 617.84 and 281.94 is: 422.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.98 : 617.84 = 281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.98/617.84 = 281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.98x = 617.84 × 281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.98x = 174,192.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,192.40/411.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.82

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