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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.51, 632.39 and 306.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.51, 632.39 and 306.07 is: 459.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.51 : 632.39 = 306.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.51/632.39 = 306.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.51x = 632.39 × 306.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.51x = 193,555.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,555.61/421.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.20

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