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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.12, 632.66 and 300.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.12, 632.66 and 300.13 is: 449.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.12 : 632.66 = 300.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.12/632.66 = 300.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.12x = 632.66 × 300.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.12x = 189,880.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,880.25/422.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.83

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