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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.96, 631.47 and 385.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.96, 631.47 and 385.74 is: 578.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.96 : 631.47 = 385.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.96/631.47 = 385.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.96x = 631.47 × 385.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.96x = 243,583.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,583.24/420.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.64

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