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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.40, 630.43 and 283.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.40, 630.43 and 283.51 is: 425.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.40 : 630.43 = 283.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.40/630.43 = 283.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.40x = 630.43 × 283.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.40x = 178,733.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,733.21/420.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.15

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