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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.70, 632.55 and 403.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.70, 632.55 and 403.70 is: 605.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.70 : 632.55 = 403.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.70/632.55 = 403.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.70x = 632.55 × 403.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.70x = 255,360.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,360.44/421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.55

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