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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.97, 633.28 and 292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.97, 633.28 and 292.88 is: 439.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.97 : 633.28 = 292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.97/633.28 = 292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.97x = 633.28 × 292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.97x = 185,471.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,471.70/421.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.54

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