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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.80, 631.56 and 291.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.80, 631.56 and 291.48 is: 436.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.80 : 631.56 = 291.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.80/631.56 = 291.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.80x = 631.56 × 291.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.80x = 184,087.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,087.11/421.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.43

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