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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.67, 600.93 and 284.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.67, 600.93 and 284.76 is: 427.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.67 : 600.93 = 284.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.67/600.93 = 284.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.67x = 600.93 × 284.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.67x = 171,120.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,120.83/400.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.09

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