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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.74, 632.88 and 313.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.74, 632.88 and 313.74 is: 470.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.74 : 632.88 = 313.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.74/632.88 = 313.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.74x = 632.88 × 313.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.74x = 198,559.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,559.77/421.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.81

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