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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.35, 631.35 and 290.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.35, 631.35 and 290.91 is: 435.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.35 : 631.35 = 290.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.35/631.35 = 290.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.35x = 631.35 × 290.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.35x = 183,666.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,666.03/421.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.90

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