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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.96, 630.72 and 416.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.96, 630.72 and 416.64 is: 624.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.96 : 630.72 = 416.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.96/630.72 = 416.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.96x = 630.72 × 416.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.96x = 262,783.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,783.18/420.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.25

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