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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.94, 633.29 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.94, 633.29 and 304.92 is: 457.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.94 : 633.29 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.94/633.29 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.94x = 633.29 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.94x = 193,102.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,102.79/421.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.65

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