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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.35, 631.62 and 298.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.35, 631.62 and 298.23 is: 447.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.35 : 631.62 = 298.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.35/631.62 = 298.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.35x = 631.62 × 298.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.35x = 188,368.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,368.03/421.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.06

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