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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.94, 604.52 and 281.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.94, 604.52 and 281.98 is: 423.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.94 : 604.52 = 281.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.94/604.52 = 281.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.94x = 604.52 × 281.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.94x = 170,462.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,462.55/402.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.05

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