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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.37, 618.91 and 283.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.37, 618.91 and 283.10 is: 423.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.37 : 618.91 = 283.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.37/618.91 = 283.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.37x = 618.91 × 283.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.37x = 175,209.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,209.62/413.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.86

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