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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.64, 604.14 and 281.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.64, 604.14 and 281.32 is: 422.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.64 : 604.14 = 281.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.64/604.14 = 281.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.64x = 604.14 × 281.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.64x = 169,956.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,956.66/402.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.11

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