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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.44, 628.44 and 410.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.44, 628.44 and 410.52 is: 612.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.44 : 628.44 = 410.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.44/628.44 = 410.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.44x = 628.44 × 410.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.44x = 257,987.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,987.19/421.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.16

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