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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.28, 606.70 and 402.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.28, 606.70 and 402.28 is: 606.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.28 : 606.70 = 402.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.28/606.70 = 402.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.28x = 606.70 × 402.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.28x = 244,063.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,063.28/402.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.70

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