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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.40, 632.10 and 282.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.40, 632.10 and 282.80 is: 424.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.40 : 632.10 = 282.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.40/632.10 = 282.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.40x = 632.10 × 282.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.40x = 178,757.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,757.88/421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.20

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