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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.07, 604.60 and 281.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.07, 604.60 and 281.42 is: 422.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.07 : 604.60 = 281.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.07/604.60 = 281.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.07x = 604.60 × 281.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.07x = 170,142.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,142.81/403.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.12

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