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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.58, 632.16 and 299.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.58, 632.16 and 299.81 is: 449.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.58 : 632.16 = 299.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.58/632.16 = 299.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.58x = 632.16 × 299.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.58x = 189,524.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,524.73/421.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.56

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