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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.78, 630.86 and 303.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.78, 630.86 and 303.46 is: 454.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.78 : 630.86 = 303.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.78/630.86 = 303.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.78x = 630.86 × 303.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.78x = 191,440.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,440.78/420.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.97

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