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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.03, 610.65 and 285.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.03, 610.65 and 285.72 is: 427.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.03 : 610.65 = 285.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.03/610.65 = 285.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.03x = 610.65 × 285.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.03x = 174,474.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,474.92/408.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.60

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