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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.67, 606.09 and 283.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.67, 606.09 and 283.47 is: 424.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.67 : 606.09 = 283.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.67/606.09 = 283.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.67x = 606.09 × 283.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.67x = 171,810.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,810.30/404.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.57

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