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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.83, 604.94 and 282.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.83, 604.94 and 282.33 is: 422.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.83 : 604.94 = 282.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.83/604.94 = 282.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.83x = 604.94 × 282.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.83x = 170,791.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,791.30/403.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.93

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