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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.94, 629.87 and 283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.94, 629.87 and 283.86 is: 425.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.94 : 629.87 = 283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.94/629.87 = 283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.94x = 629.87 × 283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.94x = 178,794.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,794.90/419.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.76

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