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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.27, 630.54 and 312.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.27, 630.54 and 312.01 is: 468.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.27 : 630.54 = 312.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.27/630.54 = 312.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.27x = 630.54 × 312.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.27x = 196,733.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,733.21/420.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.12

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