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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.26, 632.01 and 296.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.26, 632.01 and 296.70 is: 445.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.26 : 632.01 = 296.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.26/632.01 = 296.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.26x = 632.01 × 296.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.26x = 187,517.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,517.37/421.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.13

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