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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.34, 632.22 and 306.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.34, 632.22 and 306.73 is: 460.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.34 : 632.22 = 306.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.34/632.22 = 306.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.34x = 632.22 × 306.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.34x = 193,920.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,920.84/421.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.25

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