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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.88, 600.63 and 284.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.88, 600.63 and 284.75 is: 426.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.88 : 600.63 = 284.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.88/600.63 = 284.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.88x = 600.63 × 284.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.88x = 171,026.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,026.39/400.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.63

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