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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.63, 630.52 and 283.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.63, 630.52 and 283.71 is: 425.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.63 : 630.52 = 283.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.63/630.52 = 283.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.63x = 630.52 × 283.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.63x = 178,884.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,884.83/420.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.28

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