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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.86, 630.20 and 320.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.86, 630.20 and 320.70 is: 481.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.86 : 630.20 = 320.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.86/630.20 = 320.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.86x = 630.20 × 320.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.86x = 202,105.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,105.14/419.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.36

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