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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.14, 628.58 and 282.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.14, 628.58 and 282.54 is: 422.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.14 : 628.58 = 282.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.14/628.58 = 282.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.14x = 628.58 × 282.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.14x = 177,598.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,598.99/420.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.71

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