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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.23, 629.13 and 282.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.23, 629.13 and 282.80 is: 423.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.23 : 629.13 = 282.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.23/629.13 = 282.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.23x = 629.13 × 282.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.23x = 177,917.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,917.96/420.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.38

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