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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.08, 609.81 and 285.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.08, 609.81 and 285.58 is: 427.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.08 : 609.81 = 285.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.08/609.81 = 285.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.08x = 609.81 × 285.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.08x = 174,149.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,149.54/407.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.80

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