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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.06, 629.04 and 297.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.06, 629.04 and 297.75 is: 445.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.06 : 629.04 = 297.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.06/629.04 = 297.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.06x = 629.04 × 297.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.06x = 187,296.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,296.66/420.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.88

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