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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.93, 632.49 and 311.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.93, 632.49 and 311.77 is: 467.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.93 : 632.49 = 311.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.93/632.49 = 311.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.93x = 632.49 × 311.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.93x = 197,191.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,191.41/421.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.36

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