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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.03, 598.44 and 283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.03, 598.44 and 283.14 is: 424.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.03 : 598.44 = 283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.03/598.44 = 283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.03x = 598.44 × 283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.03x = 169,442.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,442.30/399.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.64

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