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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.46, 620.10 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.46, 620.10 and 283.44 is: 425.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.46 : 620.10 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.46/620.10 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.46x = 620.10 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.46x = 175,761.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,761.14/413.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.10

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