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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.28, 629.14 and 311.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.28, 629.14 and 311.80 is: 466.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.28 : 629.14 = 311.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.28/629.14 = 311.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.28x = 629.14 × 311.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.28x = 196,165.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,165.85/420.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.75

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