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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.96, 630.41 and 290.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.96, 630.41 and 290.60 is: 435.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.96 : 630.41 = 290.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.96/630.41 = 290.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.96x = 630.41 × 290.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.96x = 183,194.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,194.90/420.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.18

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