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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.44, 629.87 and 214.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.44, 629.87 and 214.79 is: 321.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.44 : 629.87 = 214.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.44/629.87 = 214.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.44x = 629.87 × 214.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.44x = 135,285.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,285.55/420.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.78

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