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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.30, 631.95 and 409.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.30, 631.95 and 409.78 is: 614.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.30 : 631.95 = 409.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.30/631.95 = 409.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.30x = 631.95 × 409.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.30x = 258,960.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,960.47/421.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.67

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