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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.13, 943.89 and 282.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.13, 943.89 and 282.75 is: 424.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.13 : 943.89 = 282.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.13/943.89 = 282.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.13x = 943.89 × 282.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.13x = 266,884.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,884.90/629.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.21

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