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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.94, 630.88 and 305.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.94, 630.88 and 305.77 is: 458.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.94 : 630.88 = 305.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.94/630.88 = 305.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.94x = 630.88 × 305.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.94x = 192,904.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,904.18/420.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.27

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