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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.34, 630.51 and 258.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.34, 630.51 and 258.97 is: 388.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.34 : 630.51 = 258.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.34/630.51 = 258.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.34x = 630.51 × 258.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.34x = 163,283.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,283.17/420.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.46

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