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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.48, 631.32 and 305.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.48, 631.32 and 305.06 is: 458.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.48 : 631.32 = 305.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.48/631.32 = 305.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.48x = 631.32 × 305.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.48x = 192,587.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,587.32/420.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.02

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