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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.44, 630.72 and 293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.44, 630.72 and 293.28 is: 438.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.44 : 630.72 = 293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.44/630.72 = 293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.44x = 630.72 × 293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.44x = 184,977.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,977.56/421.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.92

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