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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.66, 629.76 and 296.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.66, 629.76 and 296.82 is: 444.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.66 : 629.76 = 296.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.66/629.76 = 296.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.66x = 629.76 × 296.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.66x = 186,925.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,925.36/420.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.36

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