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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.62, 629.88 and 266.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.62, 629.88 and 266.07 is: 398.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.62 : 629.88 = 266.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.62/629.88 = 266.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.62x = 629.88 × 266.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.62x = 167,593.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,593.54/420.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.45

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