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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.51, 607.04 and 283.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.51, 607.04 and 283.70 is: 424.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.51 : 607.04 = 283.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.51/607.04 = 283.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.51x = 607.04 × 283.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.51x = 172,220.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,220.01/405.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.70

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