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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.87, 630.23 and 258.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.87, 630.23 and 258.06 is: 386.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.87 : 630.23 = 258.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.87/630.23 = 258.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.87x = 630.23 × 258.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.87x = 162,635.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,635.86/420.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.43

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