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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.10, 633.03 and 292.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.10, 633.03 and 292.10 is: 438.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.10 : 633.03 = 292.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.10/633.03 = 292.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.10x = 633.03 × 292.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.10x = 184,904.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,904.90/422.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.06

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