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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.48, 632.40 and 285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.48, 632.40 and 285.04 is: 427.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.48 : 632.40 = 285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.48/632.40 = 285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.48x = 632.40 × 285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.48x = 180,259.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,259.30/421.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.68

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