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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.09, 629.52 and 311.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.09, 629.52 and 311.95 is: 467.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.09 : 629.52 = 311.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.09/629.52 = 311.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.09x = 629.52 × 311.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.09x = 196,380.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,380.14/420.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.48

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