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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.95, 630.41 and 204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.95, 630.41 and 204 is: 305.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.95 : 630.41 = 204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.95/630.41 = 204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.95x = 630.41 × 204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.95x = 128,602.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,602.62/420.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.51

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