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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.25, 628.46 and 281.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.25, 628.46 and 281.98 is: 422.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.25 : 628.46 = 281.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.25/628.46 = 281.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.25x = 628.46 × 281.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.25x = 177,213.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,213.15/419.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.69

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