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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.47, 631.03 and 291.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.47, 631.03 and 291.38 is: 437.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.47 : 631.03 = 291.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.47/631.03 = 291.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.47x = 631.03 × 291.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.47x = 183,866.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,866.37/420.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.29

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