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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.33, 597.62 and 283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.33, 597.62 and 283 is: 424.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.33 : 597.62 = 283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.33/597.62 = 283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.33x = 597.62 × 283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.33x = 169,126.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,126.46/398.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.59

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