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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.01, 632.39 and 305.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.01, 632.39 and 305.78 is: 458.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.01 : 632.39 = 305.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.01/632.39 = 305.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.01x = 632.39 × 305.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.01x = 193,367.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,367.52/422.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.21

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