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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.21, 629.64 and 275.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.21, 629.64 and 275.67 is: 413.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.21 : 629.64 = 275.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.21/629.64 = 275.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.21x = 629.64 × 275.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.21x = 173,572.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,572.86/420.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.06

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