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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.81, 630.23 and 274.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.81, 630.23 and 274.47 is: 411.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.81 : 630.23 = 274.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.81/630.23 = 274.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.81x = 630.23 × 274.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.81x = 172,977.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,977.86/420.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.06

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