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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.64, 576.45 and 286.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.64, 576.45 and 286.62 is: 395.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.64 : 576.45 = 286.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.64/576.45 = 286.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.64x = 576.45 × 286.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.64x = 165,222.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,222.10/417.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.61

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