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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.35, 610.62 and 284.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.35, 610.62 and 284.23 is: 426.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.35 : 610.62 = 284.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.35/610.62 = 284.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.35x = 610.62 × 284.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.35x = 173,556.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,556.52/407.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.06

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