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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.74, 628.33 and 401.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.74, 628.33 and 401.08 is: 597.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.74 : 628.33 = 401.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.74/628.33 = 401.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.74x = 628.33 × 401.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.74x = 252,010.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,010.60/421.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.55

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