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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.79, 631.19 and 277.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.79, 631.19 and 277.42 is: 416.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.79 : 631.19 = 277.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.79/631.19 = 277.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.79x = 631.19 × 277.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.79x = 175,104.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,104.73/420.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.13

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