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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.70, 630.62 and 410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.70, 630.62 and 410.16 is: 614.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.70 : 630.62 = 410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.70/630.62 = 410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.70x = 630.62 × 410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.70x = 258,655.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,655.10/420.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.82

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