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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.89, 604.46 and 281.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.89, 604.46 and 281.63 is: 421.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.89 : 604.46 = 281.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.89/604.46 = 281.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.89x = 604.46 × 281.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.89x = 170,229.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,229.64/403.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.48

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