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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.32, 630.35 and 291.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.32, 630.35 and 291.15 is: 436.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.32 : 630.35 = 291.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.32/630.35 = 291.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.32x = 630.35 × 291.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.32x = 183,524.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,524.95/420.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.64

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