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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.11, 632.21 and 283.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.11, 632.21 and 283.18 is: 425.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.11 : 632.21 = 283.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.11/632.21 = 283.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.11x = 632.21 × 283.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.11x = 179,027.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,027.29/421.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.13

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