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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.77, 631.62 and 310.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.77, 631.62 and 310.75 is: 466.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.77 : 631.62 = 310.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.77/631.62 = 310.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.77x = 631.62 × 310.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.77x = 196,274.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,274.34/420.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.46

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