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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.95, 605.53 and 282.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.95, 605.53 and 282.18 is: 422.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.95 : 605.53 = 282.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.95/605.53 = 282.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.95x = 605.53 × 282.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.95x = 170,869.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,869.49/403.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.99

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