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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.78, 629.89 and 312.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.78, 629.89 and 312.30 is: 467.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.78 : 629.89 = 312.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.78/629.89 = 312.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.78x = 629.89 × 312.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.78x = 196,714.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,714.65/420.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.50

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