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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.70, 629.01 and 282.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.70, 629.01 and 282.54 is: 423.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.70 : 629.01 = 282.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.70/629.01 = 282.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.70x = 629.01 × 282.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.70x = 177,720.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,720.49/419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.45

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