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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.65, 611.48 and 286.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.65, 611.48 and 286.46 is: 429.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.65 : 611.48 = 286.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.65/611.48 = 286.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.65x = 611.48 × 286.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.65x = 175,160.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,160.07/407.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.68

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