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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.32, 629.60 and 394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.32, 629.60 and 394.80 is: 591.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.32 : 629.60 = 394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.32/629.60 = 394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.32x = 629.60 × 394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.32x = 248,566.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,566.08/420.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.37

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