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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.05, 631.60 and 334.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.05, 631.60 and 334.61 is: 500.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.05 : 631.60 = 334.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.05/631.60 = 334.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.05x = 631.60 × 334.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.05x = 211,339.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,339.68/422.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.75

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