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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.96, 632.18 and 396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.96, 632.18 and 396.54 is: 594.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.96 : 632.18 = 396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.96/632.18 = 396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.96x = 632.18 × 396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.96x = 250,684.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,684.25/421.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.10

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