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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.60, 630.18 and 276.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.60, 630.18 and 276.06 is: 413.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.60 : 630.18 = 276.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.60/630.18 = 276.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.60x = 630.18 × 276.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.60x = 173,967.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,967.49/420.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.62

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