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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.26, 607.18 and 283.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.26, 607.18 and 283.28 is: 424.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.26 : 607.18 = 283.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.26/607.18 = 283.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.26x = 607.18 × 283.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.26x = 172,001.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,001.95/405.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.42

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