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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.52, 631.68 and 313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.52, 631.68 and 313.04 is: 469.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.52 : 631.68 = 313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.52/631.68 = 313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.52x = 631.68 × 313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.52x = 197,741.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,741.11/421.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.11

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