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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.14, 608.02 and 282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.14, 608.02 and 282.60 is: 424.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.14 : 608.02 = 282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.14/608.02 = 282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.14x = 608.02 × 282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.14x = 171,826.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,826.45/405.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.12

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