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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.83, 628.77 and 282.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.83, 628.77 and 282.48 is: 424.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.83 : 628.77 = 282.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.83/628.77 = 282.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.83x = 628.77 × 282.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.83x = 177,614.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,614.95/418.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.07

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