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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.79, 631.71 and 407.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.79, 631.71 and 407.20 is: 609.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.79 : 631.71 = 407.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.79/631.71 = 407.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.79x = 631.71 × 407.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.79x = 257,232.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,232.31/421.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.86

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