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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.63, 601.36 and 285.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.63, 601.36 and 285.46 is: 427.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.63 : 601.36 = 285.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.63/601.36 = 285.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.63x = 601.36 × 285.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.63x = 171,662.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,662.01/401.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.42

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