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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.48, 630.28 and 359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.48, 630.28 and 359.44 is: 538.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.48 : 630.28 = 359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.48/630.28 = 359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.48x = 630.28 × 359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.48x = 226,547.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,547.84/420.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.78

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