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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.32, 612 and 285.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.32, 612 and 285.92 is: 428.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.32 : 612 = 285.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.32/612 = 285.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.32x = 612 × 285.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.32x = 174,983.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,983.04/408.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.54

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