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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.85, 630.78 and 189.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.85, 630.78 and 189.47 is: 283.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.85 : 630.78 = 189.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.85/630.78 = 189.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.85x = 630.78 × 189.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.85x = 119,512.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,512.31/420.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.98

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