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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.10, 629.46 and 297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.10, 629.46 and 297.76 is: 446.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.10 : 629.46 = 297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.10/629.46 = 297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.10x = 629.46 × 297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.10x = 187,428.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,428.01/420.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.15

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