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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.21, 630.54 and 416.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.21, 630.54 and 416.90 is: 625.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.21 : 630.54 = 416.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.21/630.54 = 416.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.21x = 630.54 × 416.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.21x = 262,868.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,868.97/420.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.57

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