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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.48, 632.40 and 306.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.48, 632.40 and 306.06 is: 459.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.48 : 632.40 = 306.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.48/632.40 = 306.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.48x = 632.40 × 306.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.48x = 193,552.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,552.34/421.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.22

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