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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.02, 630.17 and 296.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.02, 630.17 and 296.63 is: 445.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.02 : 630.17 = 296.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.02/630.17 = 296.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.02x = 630.17 × 296.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.02x = 186,927.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,927.33/420.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.04

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