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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.74, 629.41 and 410.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.74, 629.41 and 410.80 is: 613.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.74 : 629.41 = 410.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.74/629.41 = 410.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.74x = 629.41 × 410.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.74x = 258,561.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,561.63/421.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.08

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