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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.55, 630.85 and 334.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.55, 630.85 and 334.11 is: 500.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.55 : 630.85 = 334.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.55/630.85 = 334.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.55x = 630.85 × 334.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.55x = 210,773.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,773.29/421.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.00

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