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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.33, 631.02 and 283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.33, 631.02 and 283.98 is: 426.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.33 : 631.02 = 283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.33/631.02 = 283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.33x = 631.02 × 283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.33x = 179,197.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,197.06/420.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.32

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