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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.48, 604.08 and 280.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.48, 604.08 and 280.83 is: 421.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.48 : 604.08 = 280.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.48/604.08 = 280.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.48x = 604.08 × 280.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.48x = 169,643.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,643.79/402.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.50

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