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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.20, 630.59 and 313.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.20, 630.59 and 313.47 is: 469.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.20 : 630.59 = 313.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.20/630.59 = 313.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.20x = 630.59 × 313.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.20x = 197,669.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,669.48/421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.30

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