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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408, 610.39 and 285.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408, 610.39 and 285.43 is: 427.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408 : 610.39 = 285.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408/610.39 = 285.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408x = 610.39 × 285.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408x = 174,222.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,222.19/408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.02

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