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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.25, 600.80 and 285.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.25, 600.80 and 285.09 is: 426.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.25 : 600.80 = 285.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.25/600.80 = 285.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.25x = 600.80 × 285.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.25x = 171,280.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,280.65/401.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.87

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