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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.83, 604.34 and 286.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.83, 604.34 and 286.99 is: 430.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.83 : 604.34 = 286.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.83/604.34 = 286.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.83x = 604.34 × 286.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.83x = 173,437.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,437.67/402.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.55

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