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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.94, 630.98 and 274.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.94, 630.98 and 274.78 is: 411.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.94 : 630.98 = 274.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.94/630.98 = 274.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.94x = 630.98 × 274.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.94x = 173,380.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,380.68/420.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.89

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