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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.92, 607.84 and 284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.92, 607.84 and 284.94 is: 426.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.92 : 607.84 = 284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.92/607.84 = 284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.92x = 607.84 × 284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.92x = 173,197.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,197.93/405.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.68

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