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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.39, 631.15 and 411.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.39, 631.15 and 411.06 is: 615.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.39 : 631.15 = 411.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.39/631.15 = 411.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.39x = 631.15 × 411.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.39x = 259,440.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,440.52/421.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.68

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