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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.40, 611.02 and 285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.40, 611.02 and 285.48 is: 428.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.40 : 611.02 = 285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.40/611.02 = 285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.40x = 611.02 × 285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.40x = 174,433.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,433.99/407.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.16

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