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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.46, 631.21 and 406.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.46, 631.21 and 406.86 is: 609.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.46 : 631.21 = 406.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.46/631.21 = 406.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.46x = 631.21 × 406.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.46x = 256,815.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,815.79/421.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.36

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