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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.15, 630.13 and 258.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.15, 630.13 and 258.95 is: 387.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.15 : 630.13 = 258.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.15/630.13 = 258.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.15x = 630.13 × 258.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.15x = 163,170.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,170.03/421.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.44

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