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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.78, 630.54 and 304.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.78, 630.54 and 304.94 is: 456.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.78 : 630.54 = 304.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.78/630.54 = 304.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.78x = 630.54 × 304.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.78x = 192,276.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,276.87/420.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.95

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