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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.82, 945.04 and 283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.82, 945.04 and 283.40 is: 425.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.82 : 945.04 = 283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.82/945.04 = 283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.82x = 945.04 × 283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.82x = 267,824.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,824.34/629.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.24

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