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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.16, 630.12 and 276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.16, 630.12 and 276.64 is: 414.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.16 : 630.12 = 276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.16/630.12 = 276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.16x = 630.12 × 276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.16x = 174,316.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,316.40/420.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.88

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