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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.47, 629.73 and 405.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.47, 629.73 and 405.88 is: 607.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.47 : 629.73 = 405.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.47/629.73 = 405.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.47x = 629.73 × 405.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.47x = 255,593.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,593.24/420.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.87

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