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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.74, 630.71 and 255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.74, 630.71 and 255.80 is: 383.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.74 : 630.71 = 255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.74/630.71 = 255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.74x = 630.71 × 255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.74x = 161,331.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,331.19/420.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.45

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