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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.42, 629.94 and 404.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.42, 629.94 and 404.42 is: 605.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.42 : 629.94 = 404.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.42/629.94 = 404.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.42x = 629.94 × 404.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.42x = 254,760.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,760.33/420.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.97

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