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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.12, 630.56 and 324.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.12, 630.56 and 324.52 is: 487.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.12 : 630.56 = 324.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.12/630.56 = 324.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.12x = 630.56 × 324.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.12x = 204,629.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,629.33/420.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.07

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