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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.72, 632.58 and 314.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.72, 632.58 and 314.19 is: 471.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.72 : 632.58 = 314.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.72/632.58 = 314.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.72x = 632.58 × 314.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.72x = 198,749.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,749.13/421.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.29

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