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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.46, 630.42 and 362.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.46, 630.42 and 362.68 is: 543.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.46 : 630.42 = 362.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.46/630.42 = 362.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.46x = 630.42 × 362.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.46x = 228,640.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,640.73/420.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.79

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