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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422, 631.56 and 398.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422, 631.56 and 398.32 is: 596.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422 : 631.56 = 398.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422/631.56 = 398.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422x = 631.56 × 398.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422x = 251,562.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,562.98/422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.12

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