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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.86, 631.57 and 259.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.86, 631.57 and 259.06 is: 387.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.86 : 631.57 = 259.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.86/631.57 = 259.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.86x = 631.57 × 259.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.86x = 163,614.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,614.52/421.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.84

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