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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.03, 628.55 and 310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.03, 628.55 and 310.08 is: 464.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.03 : 628.55 = 310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.03/628.55 = 310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.03x = 628.55 × 310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.03x = 194,900.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,900.78/420.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.02

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