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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.04, 604.56 and 281.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.04, 604.56 and 281.54 is: 422.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.04 : 604.56 = 281.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.04/604.56 = 281.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.04x = 604.56 × 281.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.04x = 170,207.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,207.82/403.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.31

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