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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.96, 631.20 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.96, 631.20 and 283.68 is: 425.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.96 : 631.20 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.96/631.20 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.96x = 631.20 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.96x = 179,058.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,058.82/420.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.36

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