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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.44, 630.06 and 203.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.44, 630.06 and 203.78 is: 305.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.44 : 630.06 = 203.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.44/630.06 = 203.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.44x = 630.06 × 203.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.44x = 128,393.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,393.63/420.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.38

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