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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.28, 627.66 and 282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.28, 627.66 and 282.12 is: 422.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.28 : 627.66 = 282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.28/627.66 = 282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.28x = 627.66 × 282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.28x = 177,075.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,075.44/419.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.33

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