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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.86, 611.52 and 286.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.86, 611.52 and 286.27 is: 429.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.86 : 611.52 = 286.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.86/611.52 = 286.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.86x = 611.52 × 286.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.86x = 175,059.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,059.83/407.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.22

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