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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.52, 607.86 and 283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.52, 607.86 and 283.56 is: 426.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.52 : 607.86 = 283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.52/607.86 = 283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.52x = 607.86 × 283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.52x = 172,364.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,364.78/404.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.10

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