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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.08, 630.56 and 297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.08, 630.56 and 297.96 is: 447.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.08 : 630.56 = 297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.08/630.56 = 297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.08x = 630.56 × 297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.08x = 187,880.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,880.17/420.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.25

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