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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.66, 629.91 and 283.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.66, 629.91 and 283.95 is: 425.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.66 : 629.91 = 283.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.66/629.91 = 283.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.66x = 629.91 × 283.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.66x = 178,862.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,862.94/420.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.20

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