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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.12, 630.18 and 416.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.12, 630.18 and 416.49 is: 624.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.12 : 630.18 = 416.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.12/630.18 = 416.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.12x = 630.18 × 416.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.12x = 262,463.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,463.67/420.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.74

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