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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.72, 631.28 and 290.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.72, 631.28 and 290.92 is: 436.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.72 : 631.28 = 290.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.72/631.28 = 290.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.72x = 631.28 × 290.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.72x = 183,651.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,651.98/420.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.52

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