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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.84, 630.95 and 283.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.84, 630.95 and 283.54 is: 425.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.84 : 630.95 = 283.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.84/630.95 = 283.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.84x = 630.95 × 283.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.84x = 178,899.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,899.56/420.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.10

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