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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.66, 630.23 and 274.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.66, 630.23 and 274.12 is: 410.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.66 : 630.23 = 274.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.66/630.23 = 274.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.66x = 630.23 × 274.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.66x = 172,758.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,758.65/420.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.68

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