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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.48, 602.58 and 279.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.48, 602.58 and 279.83 is: 420.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.48 : 602.58 = 279.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.48/602.58 = 279.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.48x = 602.58 × 279.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.48x = 168,619.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,619.96/401.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.00

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