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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.75, 630.71 and 283.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.75, 630.71 and 283.48 is: 424.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.75 : 630.71 = 283.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.75/630.71 = 283.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.75x = 630.71 × 283.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.75x = 178,793.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,793.67/420.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.94

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