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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.80, 607.04 and 282.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.80, 607.04 and 282.70 is: 423.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.80 : 607.04 = 282.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.80/607.04 = 282.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.80x = 607.04 × 282.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.80x = 171,610.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,610.21/404.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.94

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