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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.48, 629.76 and 310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.48, 629.76 and 310.08 is: 464.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.48 : 629.76 = 310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.48/629.76 = 310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.48x = 629.76 × 310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.48x = 195,275.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,275.98/420.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.41

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