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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.89, 630.78 and 310.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.89, 630.78 and 310.69 is: 465.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.89 : 630.78 = 310.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.89/630.78 = 310.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.89x = 630.78 × 310.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.89x = 195,977.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,977.04/420.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.63

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