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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.08, 630.42 and 379.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.08, 630.42 and 379.80 is: 568.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.08 : 630.42 = 379.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.08/630.42 = 379.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.08x = 630.42 × 379.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.08x = 239,433.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,433.52/421.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.62

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