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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.69, 631.05 and 386.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.69, 631.05 and 386.86 is: 580.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.69 : 631.05 = 386.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.69/631.05 = 386.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.69x = 631.05 × 386.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.69x = 244,128.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,128.00/420.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.30

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