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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.19, 608.01 and 283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.19, 608.01 and 283.60 is: 425.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.19 : 608.01 = 283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.19/608.01 = 283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.19x = 608.01 × 283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.19x = 172,431.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,431.64/405.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.56

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