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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.15, 628.20 and 310.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.15, 628.20 and 310.80 is: 464.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.15 : 628.20 = 310.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.15/628.20 = 310.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.15x = 628.20 × 310.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.15x = 195,244.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,244.56/420.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.70

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