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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.12, 628.80 and 289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.12, 628.80 and 289.80 is: 433.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.12 : 628.80 = 289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.12/628.80 = 289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.12x = 628.80 × 289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.12x = 182,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,226.24/420.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.75

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