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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.99, 629.44 and 282.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.99, 629.44 and 282.69 is: 423.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.99 : 629.44 = 282.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.99/629.44 = 282.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.99x = 629.44 × 282.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.99x = 177,935.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,935.69/419.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.67

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