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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.12, 606.99 and 282.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.12, 606.99 and 282.81 is: 423.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.12 : 606.99 = 282.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.12/606.99 = 282.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.12x = 606.99 × 282.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.12x = 171,662.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,662.84/405.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.73

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