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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.20, 632.76 and 405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.20, 632.76 and 405 is: 608.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.20 : 632.76 = 405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.20/632.76 = 405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.20x = 632.76 × 405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.20x = 256,267.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,267.80/421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.42

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