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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.99, 631.95 and 291.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.99, 631.95 and 291.64 is: 436.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.99 : 631.95 = 291.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.99/631.95 = 291.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.99x = 631.95 × 291.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.99x = 184,302.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,302.60/421.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.75

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