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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.89, 631.65 and 291.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.89, 631.65 and 291.79 is: 437.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.89 : 631.65 = 291.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.89/631.65 = 291.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.89x = 631.65 × 291.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.89x = 184,308.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,308.85/420.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.91

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