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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.06, 943.45 and 282.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.06, 943.45 and 282.21 is: 423.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.06 : 943.45 = 282.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.06/943.45 = 282.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.06x = 943.45 × 282.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.06x = 266,244.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,244.90/629.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.24

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