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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.82, 631.47 and 300.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.82, 631.47 and 300.08 is: 450.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.82 : 631.47 = 300.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.82/631.47 = 300.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.82x = 631.47 × 300.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.82x = 189,491.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,491.52/420.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.29

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