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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.20, 631.98 and 274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.20, 631.98 and 274.68 is: 412.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.20 : 631.98 = 274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.20/631.98 = 274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.20x = 631.98 × 274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.20x = 173,592.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,592.27/421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.14

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