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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.42, 619.26 and 282.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.42, 619.26 and 282.81 is: 423.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.42 : 619.26 = 282.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.42/619.26 = 282.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.42x = 619.26 × 282.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.42x = 175,131.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,131.10/413.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.61

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