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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.71, 630.81 and 282.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.71, 630.81 and 282.04 is: 422.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.71 : 630.81 = 282.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.71/630.81 = 282.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.71x = 630.81 × 282.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.71x = 177,913.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,913.65/420.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.89

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