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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.48, 631.90 and 204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.48, 631.90 and 204.76 is: 306.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.48 : 631.90 = 204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.48/631.90 = 204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.48x = 631.90 × 204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.48x = 129,387.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,387.84/421.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.98

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