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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.05, 630.45 and 283.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.05, 630.45 and 283.28 is: 425.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.05 : 630.45 = 283.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.05/630.45 = 283.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.05x = 630.45 × 283.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.05x = 178,590.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,590.72/420.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.16

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