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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.56, 631.17 and 291.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.56, 631.17 and 291.47 is: 437.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.56 : 631.17 = 291.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.56/631.17 = 291.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.56x = 631.17 × 291.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.56x = 183,967.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,967.12/420.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.43

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