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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.91, 629.45 and 283.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.91, 629.45 and 283.01 is: 424.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.91 : 629.45 = 283.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.91/629.45 = 283.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.91x = 629.45 × 283.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.91x = 178,136.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,136.08/419.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.22

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