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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.64, 619.38 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.64, 619.38 and 291.24 is: 436.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.64 : 619.38 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.64/619.38 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.64x = 619.38 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.64x = 180,388.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,388.23/413.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.10

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