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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.16, 633.48 and 379.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.16, 633.48 and 379.44 is: 569.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.16 : 633.48 = 379.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.16/633.48 = 379.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.16x = 633.48 × 379.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.16x = 240,367.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,367.65/422.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.38

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