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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.83, 632.28 and 397.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.83, 632.28 and 397.52 is: 597.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.83 : 632.28 = 397.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.83/632.28 = 397.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.83x = 632.28 × 397.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.83x = 251,343.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,343.95/420.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.26

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