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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.56, 620.52 and 285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.56, 620.52 and 285.52 is: 428.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.56 : 620.52 = 285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.56/620.52 = 285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.56x = 620.52 × 285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.56x = 177,170.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,170.87/413.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.40

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