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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.14, 609.52 and 283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.14, 609.52 and 283.60 is: 425.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.14 : 609.52 = 283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.14/609.52 = 283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.14x = 609.52 × 283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.14x = 172,859.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,859.87/406.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.62

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