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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.89, 632.82 and 277.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.89, 632.82 and 277.71 is: 416.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.89 : 632.82 = 277.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.89/632.82 = 277.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.89x = 632.82 × 277.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.89x = 175,740.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,740.44/421.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.56

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