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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.87, 630.23 and 291.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.87, 630.23 and 291.27 is: 436.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.87 : 630.23 = 291.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.87/630.23 = 291.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.87x = 630.23 × 291.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.87x = 183,567.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,567.09/420.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.16

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