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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.86, 608.04 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.86, 608.04 and 283.68 is: 425.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.86 : 608.04 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.86/608.04 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.86x = 608.04 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.86x = 172,488.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,488.79/405.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.00

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