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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.66, 607.08 and 282.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.66, 607.08 and 282.98 is: 424.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.66 : 607.08 = 282.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.66/607.08 = 282.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.66x = 607.08 × 282.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.66x = 171,791.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,791.50/404.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.53

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