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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.18, 629.67 and 282.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.18, 629.67 and 282.49 is: 424.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.18 : 629.67 = 282.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.18/629.67 = 282.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.18x = 629.67 × 282.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.18x = 177,874.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,874.96/419.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.35

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