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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.92, 632.34 and 403.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.92, 632.34 and 403.56 is: 604.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.92 : 632.34 = 403.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.92/632.34 = 403.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.92x = 632.34 × 403.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.92x = 255,187.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,187.13/421.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.82

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