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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.56, 631.44 and 415.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.56, 631.44 and 415.08 is: 621.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.56 : 631.44 = 415.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.56/631.44 = 415.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.56x = 631.44 × 415.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.56x = 262,098.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,098.12/421.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.73

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