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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.09, 629.70 and 304.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.09, 629.70 and 304.25 is: 456.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.09 : 629.70 = 304.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.09/629.70 = 304.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.09x = 629.70 × 304.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.09x = 191,583.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,583.08/420.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.05

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