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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.48, 620.94 and 285.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.48, 620.94 and 285.32 is: 428.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.48 : 620.94 = 285.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.48/620.94 = 285.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.48x = 620.94 × 285.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.48x = 177,166.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,166.60/413.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.48

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