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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.63, 581.91 and 403.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.63, 581.91 and 403.18 is: 556.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.63 : 581.91 = 403.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.63/581.91 = 403.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.63x = 581.91 × 403.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.63x = 234,609.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,609.55/421.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.44

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