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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.26, 629.22 and 283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.26, 629.22 and 283.04 is: 423.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.26 : 629.22 = 283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.26/629.22 = 283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.26x = 629.22 × 283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.26x = 178,094.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,094.43/420.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.77

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