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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.10, 629.75 and 310.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.10, 629.75 and 310.14 is: 464.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.10 : 629.75 = 310.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.10/629.75 = 310.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.10x = 629.75 × 310.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.10x = 195,311.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,311.44/420.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.92

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