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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.63, 612.24 and 286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.63, 612.24 and 286.66 is: 429.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.63 : 612.24 = 286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.63/612.24 = 286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.63x = 612.24 × 286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.63x = 175,504.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,504.72/408.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.50

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