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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.30, 943.70 and 282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.30, 943.70 and 282.56 is: 423.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.30 : 943.70 = 282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.30/943.70 = 282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.30x = 943.70 × 282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.30x = 266,651.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,651.87/629.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.73

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