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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.61, 632.43 and 300.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.61, 632.43 and 300.42 is: 450.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.61 : 632.43 = 300.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.61/632.43 = 300.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.61x = 632.43 × 300.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.61x = 189,994.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,994.62/421.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.65

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