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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.84, 629.88 and 296.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.84, 629.88 and 296.90 is: 444.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.84 : 629.88 = 296.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.84/629.88 = 296.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.84x = 629.88 × 296.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.84x = 187,011.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,011.37/420.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.38

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