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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.98, 605.38 and 280.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.98, 605.38 and 280.46 is: 420.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.98 : 605.38 = 280.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.98/605.38 = 280.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.98x = 605.38 × 280.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.98x = 169,784.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,784.87/403.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.28

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