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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.62, 631.14 and 390.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.62, 631.14 and 390.20 is: 585.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.62 : 631.14 = 390.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.62/631.14 = 390.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.62x = 631.14 × 390.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.62x = 246,270.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,270.83/420.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.49

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