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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.09, 630.65 and 290.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.09, 630.65 and 290.61 is: 435.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.09 : 630.65 = 290.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.09/630.65 = 290.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.09x = 630.65 × 290.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.09x = 183,273.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,273.92/421.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.24

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