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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.14, 628.13 and 397.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.14, 628.13 and 397.38 is: 592.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.14 : 628.13 = 397.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.14/628.13 = 397.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.14x = 628.13 × 397.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.14x = 249,604.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,604.31/421.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.69

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