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= Solution

A parallel <plane> has the same <normal vector>, so write $C:x+2y-4z=d$. Substitution of the given point gives $d=4+4-4=4$. Thus
$$
\boxed{C:x+2y-4z=4.}
$$
A displacement between the two <planes> has a component of magnitude $|5-4|/\|\mathbf n_A\|$ along their common <unit vector> normal. The <distance between parallel planes> is consequently
$$
\boxed{\operatorname{dist}(A,C)=\frac1{\sqrt{21}}.}
$$

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