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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.48, 630.36 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.48, 630.36 and 266.02 is: 398.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.48 : 630.36 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.48/630.36 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.48x = 630.36 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.48x = 167,688.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,688.37/420.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.80

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