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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.16, 631.42 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.16, 631.42 and 291.24 is: 436.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.16 : 631.42 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.16/631.42 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.16x = 631.42 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.16x = 183,894.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,894.76/421.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.64

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