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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.97, 632.07 and 300.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.97, 632.07 and 300.47 is: 450.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.97 : 632.07 = 300.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.97/632.07 = 300.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.97x = 632.07 × 300.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.97x = 189,914.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,914.91/421.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.07

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