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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.68, 631.68 and 298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.68, 631.68 and 298.08 is: 446.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.68 : 631.68 = 298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.68/631.68 = 298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.68x = 631.68 × 298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.68x = 188,291.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,291.17/421.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.53

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