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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.28, 629.60 and 394.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.28, 629.60 and 394.76 is: 591.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.28 : 629.60 = 394.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.28/629.60 = 394.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.28x = 629.60 × 394.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.28x = 248,540.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,540.90/420.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.37

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