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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.17, 632.13 and 330.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.17, 632.13 and 330.43 is: 494.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.17 : 632.13 = 330.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.17/632.13 = 330.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.17x = 632.13 × 330.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.17x = 208,874.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,874.72/422.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.77

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