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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.58, 630.62 and 283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.58, 630.62 and 283.50 is: 426.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.58 : 630.62 = 283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.58/630.62 = 283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.58x = 630.62 × 283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.58x = 178,780.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,780.42/419.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.09

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