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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.79, 628.09 and 282.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.79, 628.09 and 282.67 is: 423.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.79 : 628.09 = 282.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.79/628.09 = 282.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.79x = 628.09 × 282.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.79x = 177,539.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,539.92/418.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.93

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