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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.38, 627.89 and 282.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.38, 627.89 and 282.16 is: 422.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.38 : 627.89 = 282.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.38/627.89 = 282.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.38x = 627.89 × 282.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.38x = 177,165.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,165.44/419.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.45

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