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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.28, 943.92 and 282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.28, 943.92 and 282.52 is: 423.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.28 : 943.92 = 282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.28/943.92 = 282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.28x = 943.92 × 282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.28x = 266,676.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,676.28/629.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.78

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