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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.46, 604.91 and 281.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.46, 604.91 and 281.38 is: 421.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.46 : 604.91 = 281.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.46/604.91 = 281.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.46x = 604.91 × 281.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.46x = 170,209.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,209.58/403.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.87

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