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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.07, 632.18 and 282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.07, 632.18 and 282.72 is: 424.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.07 : 632.18 = 282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.07/632.18 = 282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.07x = 632.18 × 282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.07x = 178,726.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,726.88/421.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.46

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