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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.42, 611.73 and 284.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.42, 611.73 and 284.40 is: 425.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.42 : 611.73 = 284.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.42/611.73 = 284.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.42x = 611.73 × 284.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.42x = 173,976.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,976.01/408.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.97

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