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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402, 602.31 and 285.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402, 602.31 and 285.87 is: 428.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402 : 602.31 = 285.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402/602.31 = 285.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402x = 602.31 × 285.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402x = 172,182.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,182.36/402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.31

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