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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.12, 631.97 and 276.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.12, 631.97 and 276.03 is: 413.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.12 : 631.97 = 276.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.12/631.97 = 276.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.12x = 631.97 × 276.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.12x = 174,442.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,442.33/422.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.25

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