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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.52, 632.42 and 298.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.52, 632.42 and 298.13 is: 447.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.52 : 632.42 = 298.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.52/632.42 = 298.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.52x = 632.42 × 298.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.52x = 188,543.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,543.37/421.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.29

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