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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.68, 608.58 and 282.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.68, 608.58 and 282.68 is: 423.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.68 : 608.58 = 282.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.68/608.58 = 282.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.68x = 608.58 × 282.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.68x = 172,033.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,033.39/406.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.02

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