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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.67, 598.38 and 282.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.67, 598.38 and 282.79 is: 424.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.67 : 598.38 = 282.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.67/598.38 = 282.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.67x = 598.38 × 282.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.67x = 169,211.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,211.47/398.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.44

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