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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.77, 630.56 and 215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.77, 630.56 and 215.48 is: 322.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.77 : 630.56 = 215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.77/630.56 = 215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.77x = 630.56 × 215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.77x = 135,875.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,875.18/420.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.92

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