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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.95, 631.85 and 291.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.95, 631.85 and 291.77 is: 436.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.95 : 631.85 = 291.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.95/631.85 = 291.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.95x = 631.85 × 291.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.95x = 184,357.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,357.71/421.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.91

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