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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.48, 631.23 and 406.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.48, 631.23 and 406.88 is: 609.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.48 : 631.23 = 406.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.48/631.23 = 406.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.48x = 631.23 × 406.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.48x = 256,834.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,834.86/421.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.37

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