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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.10, 632.29 and 267.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.10, 632.29 and 267.47 is: 400.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.10 : 632.29 = 267.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.10/632.29 = 267.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.10x = 632.29 × 267.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.10x = 169,118.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,118.61/422.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.66

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