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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.28, 943.29 and 282.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.28, 943.29 and 282.80 is: 423.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.28 : 943.29 = 282.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.28/943.29 = 282.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.28x = 943.29 × 282.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.28x = 266,757.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,757.70/629.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.91

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