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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.78, 635.12 and 420.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.78, 635.12 and 420.78 is: 635.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.78 : 635.12 = 420.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.78/635.12 = 420.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.78x = 635.12 × 420.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.78x = 267,246.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,246.85/420.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.12

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