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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.47, 630.34 and 212.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.47, 630.34 and 212.09 is: 317.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.47 : 630.34 = 212.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.47/630.34 = 212.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.47x = 630.34 × 212.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.47x = 133,688.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,688.81/420.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.95

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