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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.29, 631.94 and 277.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.29, 631.94 and 277.65 is: 416.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.29 : 631.94 = 277.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.29/631.94 = 277.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.29x = 631.94 × 277.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.29x = 175,456.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,456.75/421.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.48

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