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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.70, 630.62 and 274.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.70, 630.62 and 274.54 is: 411.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.70 : 630.62 = 274.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.70/630.62 = 274.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.70x = 630.62 × 274.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.70x = 173,130.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,130.41/420.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.53

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