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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.68, 608.08 and 284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.68, 608.08 and 284 is: 425.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.68 : 608.08 = 284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.68/608.08 = 284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.68x = 608.08 × 284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.68x = 172,694.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,694.72/405.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.69

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