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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.24, 631.33 and 299.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.24, 631.33 and 299.53 is: 448.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.24 : 631.33 = 299.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.24/631.33 = 299.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.24x = 631.33 × 299.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.24x = 189,102.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,102.27/421.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.92

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