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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.52, 619.20 and 285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.52, 619.20 and 285 is: 426.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.52 : 619.20 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.52/619.20 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.52x = 619.20 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.52x = 176,472
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,472/413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.76

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