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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.44, 618.93 and 283.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.44, 618.93 and 283.57 is: 424.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.44 : 618.93 = 283.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.44/618.93 = 283.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.44x = 618.93 × 283.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.44x = 175,509.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,509.98/413.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.51

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