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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.03, 606.89 and 283.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.03, 606.89 and 283.43 is: 424.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.03 : 606.89 = 283.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.03/606.89 = 283.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.03x = 606.89 × 283.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.03x = 172,009.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,009.42/405.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.68

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