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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.20, 629.76 and 283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.20, 629.76 and 283.04 is: 424.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.20 : 629.76 = 283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.20/629.76 = 283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.20x = 629.76 × 283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.20x = 178,247.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,247.27/420.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.20

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