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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.59, 630.71 and 247.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.59, 630.71 and 247.61 is: 371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.59 : 630.71 = 247.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.59/630.71 = 247.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.59x = 630.71 × 247.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.59x = 156,168.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,168.52/420.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.31

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