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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.91, 606 and 283.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.91, 606 and 283.73 is: 424.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.91 : 606 = 283.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.91/606 = 283.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.91x = 606 × 283.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.91x = 171,937.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,937.35/404.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.63

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