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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.99, 610.38 and 284.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.99, 610.38 and 284.76 is: 428.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.99 : 610.38 = 284.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.99/610.38 = 284.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.99x = 610.38 × 284.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.99x = 173,811.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,811.81/405.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.12

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