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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.05, 662.46 and 421.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.05, 662.46 and 421.39 is: 631.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.05 : 662.46 = 421.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.05/662.46 = 421.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.05x = 662.46 × 421.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.05x = 279,154.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,154.02/442.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.50

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