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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.60, 604.84 and 281.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.60, 604.84 and 281.56 is: 421.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.60 : 604.84 = 281.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.60/604.84 = 281.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.60x = 604.84 × 281.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.60x = 170,298.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,298.75/403.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.95

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