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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.70, 607.41 and 281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.70, 607.41 and 281.70 is: 422.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.70 : 607.41 = 281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.70/607.41 = 281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.70x = 607.41 × 281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.70x = 171,107.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,107.40/404.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.80

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