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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.04, 630.14 and 274.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.04, 630.14 and 274.70 is: 412.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.04 : 630.14 = 274.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.04/630.14 = 274.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.04x = 630.14 × 274.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.04x = 173,099.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,099.46/420.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.10

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