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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.12, 630.54 and 298.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.12, 630.54 and 298.80 is: 448.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.12 : 630.54 = 298.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.12/630.54 = 298.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.12x = 630.54 × 298.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.12x = 188,405.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,405.35/420.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.46

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