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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.02, 632.48 and 319.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.02, 632.48 and 319.96 is: 479.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.02 : 632.48 = 319.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.02/632.48 = 319.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.02x = 632.48 × 319.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.02x = 202,368.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,368.30/422.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.52

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