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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.38, 628.44 and 399.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.38, 628.44 and 399.51 is: 595.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.38 : 628.44 = 399.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.38/628.44 = 399.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.38x = 628.44 × 399.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.38x = 251,068.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,068.06/421.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.82

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