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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.68, 576.86 and 286.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.68, 576.86 and 286.48 is: 395.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.68 : 576.86 = 286.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.68/576.86 = 286.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.68x = 576.86 × 286.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.68x = 165,258.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,258.85/417.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.66

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