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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.44, 630.76 and 189.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.44, 630.76 and 189.38 is: 284.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.44 : 630.76 = 189.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.44/630.76 = 189.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.44x = 630.76 × 189.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.44x = 119,453.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,453.33/420.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.12

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