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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.46, 632.19 and 258.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.46, 632.19 and 258.85 is: 388.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.46 : 632.19 = 258.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.46/632.19 = 258.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.46x = 632.19 × 258.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.46x = 163,642.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,642.38/421.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.28

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