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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.10, 631.80 and 389.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.10, 631.80 and 389.70 is: 583.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.10 : 631.80 = 389.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.10/631.80 = 389.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.10x = 631.80 × 389.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.10x = 246,212.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,212.46/422.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.30

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