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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.40, 604.23 and 286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.40, 604.23 and 286.64 is: 431.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.40 : 604.23 = 286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.40/604.23 = 286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.40x = 604.23 × 286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.40x = 173,196.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,196.49/401.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.48

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