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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.44, 601.08 and 285.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.44, 601.08 and 285.02 is: 427.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.44 : 601.08 = 285.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.44/601.08 = 285.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.44x = 601.08 × 285.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.44x = 171,319.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,319.82/400.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.83

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