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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.73, 628.38 and 282.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.73, 628.38 and 282.30 is: 422.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.73 : 628.38 = 282.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.73/628.38 = 282.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.73x = 628.38 × 282.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.73x = 177,391.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,391.67/419.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.63

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