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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.72, 630.62 and 274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.72, 630.62 and 274.28 is: 411.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.72 : 630.62 = 274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.72/630.62 = 274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.72x = 630.62 × 274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.72x = 172,966.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,966.45/420.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.12

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