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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.19, 630.59 and 276.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.19, 630.59 and 276.21 is: 414.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.19 : 630.59 = 276.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.19/630.59 = 276.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.19x = 630.59 × 276.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.19x = 174,173.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,173.88/420.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.51

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