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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.34, 631.58 and 305.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.34, 631.58 and 305.50 is: 457.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.34 : 631.58 = 305.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.34/631.58 = 305.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.34x = 631.58 × 305.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.34x = 192,943.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,943.00/421.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.93

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