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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.19, 632.12 and 305.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.19, 632.12 and 305.69 is: 458.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.19 : 632.12 = 305.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.19/632.12 = 305.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.19x = 632.12 × 305.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.19x = 193,232.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,232.76/421.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.78

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