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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.97, 630.77 and 256.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.97, 630.77 and 256.49 is: 384.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.97 : 630.77 = 256.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.97/630.77 = 256.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.97x = 630.77 × 256.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.97x = 161,781.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,781.76/420.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.31

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