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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.67, 604.32 and 281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.67, 604.32 and 281.80 is: 422.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.67 : 604.32 = 281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.67/604.32 = 281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.67x = 604.32 × 281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.67x = 170,297.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,297.38/402.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.92

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