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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.70, 631.16 and 413.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.70, 631.16 and 413.73 is: 620.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.70 : 631.16 = 413.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.70/631.16 = 413.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.70x = 631.16 × 413.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.70x = 261,124.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,124.60/420.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.69

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