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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.53, 632.88 and 291.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.53, 632.88 and 291.23 is: 437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.53 : 632.88 = 291.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.53/632.88 = 291.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.53x = 632.88 × 291.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.53x = 184,309.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,309.75/421.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.24

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