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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.58, 629.90 and 283.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.58, 629.90 and 283.23 is: 425.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.58 : 629.90 = 283.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.58/629.90 = 283.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.58x = 629.90 × 283.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.58x = 178,405.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,405.16/419.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.20

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