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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.48, 629.40 and 283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.48, 629.40 and 283.04 is: 424.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.48 : 629.40 = 283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.48/629.40 = 283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.48x = 629.40 × 283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.48x = 178,145.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,145.38/419.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.68

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