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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.08, 607.32 and 282.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.08, 607.32 and 282.98 is: 424.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.08 : 607.32 = 282.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.08/607.32 = 282.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.08x = 607.32 × 282.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.08x = 171,859.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,859.41/405.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.26

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