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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.96, 630.72 and 406.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.96, 630.72 and 406.02 is: 608.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.96 : 630.72 = 406.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.96/630.72 = 406.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.96x = 630.72 × 406.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.96x = 256,084.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,084.93/420.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.34

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