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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.05, 630.90 and 276.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.05, 630.90 and 276.60 is: 414.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.05 : 630.90 = 276.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.05/630.90 = 276.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.05x = 630.90 × 276.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.05x = 174,506.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,506.94/421.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.46

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