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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.15, 634.67 and 331.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.15, 634.67 and 331.94 is: 499.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.15 : 634.67 = 331.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.15/634.67 = 331.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.15x = 634.67 × 331.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.15x = 210,672.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,672.36/422.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.05

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