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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.70, 630.71 and 189.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.70, 630.71 and 189.47 is: 284.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.70 : 630.71 = 189.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.70/630.71 = 189.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.70x = 630.71 × 189.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.70x = 119,500.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,500.62/420.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.05

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