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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.62, 630.41 and 298.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.62, 630.41 and 298.63 is: 447.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.62 : 630.41 = 298.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.62/630.41 = 298.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.62x = 630.41 × 298.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.62x = 188,256.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,256.19/420.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.57

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