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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.84, 604.26 and 280.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.84, 604.26 and 280.82 is: 421.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.84 : 604.26 = 280.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.84/604.26 = 280.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.84x = 604.26 × 280.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.84x = 169,685.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,685.27/402.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.22

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