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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.16, 943.87 and 282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.16, 943.87 and 282.32 is: 423.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.16 : 943.87 = 282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.16/943.87 = 282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.16x = 943.87 × 282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.16x = 266,467.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,467.95/629.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.53

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