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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.06, 630.05 and 283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.06, 630.05 and 283.98 is: 425.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.06 : 630.05 = 283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.06/630.05 = 283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.06x = 630.05 × 283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.06x = 178,922.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,922.31/420.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.94

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