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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.11, 632.70 and 285.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.11, 632.70 and 285.11 is: 427.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.11 : 632.70 = 285.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.11/632.70 = 285.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.11x = 632.70 × 285.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.11x = 180,389.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,389.61/422.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.35

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