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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.92, 630.69 and 404.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.92, 630.69 and 404.92 is: 606.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.92 : 630.69 = 404.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.92/630.69 = 404.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.92x = 630.69 × 404.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.92x = 255,378.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,378.99/420.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.72

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