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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.33, 631.08 and 413.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.33, 631.08 and 413.04 is: 620.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.33 : 631.08 = 413.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.33/631.08 = 413.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.33x = 631.08 × 413.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.33x = 260,661.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,661.28/420.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.13

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