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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.86, 620 and 283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.86, 620 and 283.56 is: 424.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.86 : 620 = 283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.86/620 = 283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.86x = 620 × 283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.86x = 175,807.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,807.20/413.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.80

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