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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.08, 631.89 and 276.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.08, 631.89 and 276.90 is: 415.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.08 : 631.89 = 276.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.08/631.89 = 276.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.08x = 631.89 × 276.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.08x = 174,970.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,970.34/421.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.53

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