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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.84, 630.86 and 204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.84, 630.86 and 204.12 is: 305.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.84 : 630.86 = 204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.84/630.86 = 204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.84x = 630.86 × 204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.84x = 128,771.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,771.14/420.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.99

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