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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.32, 607.97 and 281.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.32, 607.97 and 281.61 is: 422.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.32 : 607.97 = 281.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.32/607.97 = 281.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.32x = 607.97 × 281.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.32x = 171,211.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,211.14/405.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.41

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