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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.36, 631.02 and 281.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.36, 631.02 and 281.64 is: 422.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.36 : 631.02 = 281.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.36/631.02 = 281.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.36x = 631.02 × 281.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.36x = 177,720.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,720.47/420.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.78

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