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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.73, 601.79 and 286.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.73, 601.79 and 286.54 is: 428.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.73 : 601.79 = 286.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.73/601.79 = 286.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.73x = 601.79 × 286.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.73x = 172,436.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,436.91/402.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.17

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