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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.10, 942.73 and 282.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.10, 942.73 and 282.11 is: 422.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.10 : 942.73 = 282.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.10/942.73 = 282.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.10x = 942.73 × 282.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.10x = 265,953.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,953.56/629.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.75

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