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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.46, 611.19 and 285.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.46, 611.19 and 285.96 is: 428.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.46 : 611.19 = 285.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.46/611.19 = 285.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.46x = 611.19 × 285.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.46x = 174,775.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,775.89/407.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.94

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