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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.86, 630.07 and 283.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.86, 630.07 and 283.43 is: 424.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.86 : 630.07 = 283.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.86/630.07 = 283.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.86x = 630.07 × 283.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.86x = 178,576.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,576.88/420.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.32

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