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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.75, 631.46 and 305.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.75, 631.46 and 305.25 is: 458.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.75 : 631.46 = 305.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.75/631.46 = 305.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.75x = 631.46 × 305.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.75x = 192,753.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,753.17/420.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.12

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