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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.22, 630.14 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.22, 630.14 and 377.46 is: 564.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.22 : 630.14 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.22/630.14 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.22x = 630.14 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.22x = 237,847.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,847.61/421.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.66

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