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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.24, 632.16 and 312.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.24, 632.16 and 312.70 is: 469.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.24 : 632.16 = 312.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.24/632.16 = 312.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.24x = 632.16 × 312.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.24x = 197,676.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,676.43/421.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.27

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