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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.59, 631.04 and 282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.59, 631.04 and 282.32 is: 423.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.59 : 631.04 = 282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.59/631.04 = 282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.59x = 631.04 × 282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.59x = 178,153.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,153.80/420.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.58

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