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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.53, 629.56 and 299.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.53, 629.56 and 299.03 is: 447.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.53 : 629.56 = 299.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.53/629.56 = 299.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.53x = 629.56 × 299.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.53x = 188,254.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,254.55/420.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.67

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