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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.92, 628.08 and 402.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.92, 628.08 and 402.04 is: 598.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.92 : 628.08 = 402.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.92/628.08 = 402.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.92x = 628.08 × 402.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.92x = 252,513.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,513.28/421.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.49

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