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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.56, 631.26 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.56, 631.26 and 291.96 is: 437.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.56 : 631.26 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.56/631.26 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.56x = 631.26 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.56x = 184,302.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,302.67/421.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.19

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