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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.12, 632.04 and 299.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.12, 632.04 and 299.68 is: 449.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.12 : 632.04 = 299.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.12/632.04 = 299.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.12x = 632.04 × 299.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.12x = 189,409.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,409.75/421.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.78

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