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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.64, 602.28 and 280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.64, 602.28 and 280.68 is: 420.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.64 : 602.28 = 280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.64/602.28 = 280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.64x = 602.28 × 280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.64x = 169,047.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,047.95/401.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.89

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