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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.11, 628.94 and 282.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.11, 628.94 and 282.68 is: 423.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.11 : 628.94 = 282.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.11/628.94 = 282.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.11x = 628.94 × 282.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.11x = 177,786.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,786.32/420.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.19

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