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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.40, 628.16 and 420.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.40, 628.16 and 420.80 is: 627.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.40 : 628.16 = 420.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.40/628.16 = 420.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.40x = 628.16 × 420.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.40x = 264,324.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,324.48/421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.25

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