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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.10, 942.15 and 420.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.10, 942.15 and 420.20 is: 630.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.10 : 942.15 = 420.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.10/942.15 = 420.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.10x = 942.15 × 420.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.10x = 395,891.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,891.43/628.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.30

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