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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.01, 943.35 and 282.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.01, 943.35 and 282.15 is: 423.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.01 : 943.35 = 282.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.01/943.35 = 282.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.01x = 943.35 × 282.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.01x = 266,166.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,166.20/629.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.15

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