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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.10, 630.30 and 421.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.10, 630.30 and 421.10 is: 630.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.10 : 630.30 = 421.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.10/630.30 = 421.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.10x = 630.30 × 421.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.10x = 265,419.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,419.33/421.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.30

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