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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.13, 632.46 and 276.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.13, 632.46 and 276.03 is: 413.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.13 : 632.46 = 276.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.13/632.46 = 276.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.13x = 632.46 × 276.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.13x = 174,577.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,577.93/422.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.56

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