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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.95, 611.93 and 286.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.95, 611.93 and 286.27 is: 429.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.95 : 611.93 = 286.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.95/611.93 = 286.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.95x = 611.93 × 286.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.95x = 175,177.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,177.20/407.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.41

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