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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.99, 632.41 and 319.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.99, 632.41 and 319.19 is: 478.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.99 : 632.41 = 319.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.99/632.41 = 319.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.99x = 632.41 × 319.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.99x = 201,858.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,858.95/421.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.35

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