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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.17, 632.79 and 285.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.17, 632.79 and 285.18 is: 427.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.17 : 632.79 = 285.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.17/632.79 = 285.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.17x = 632.79 × 285.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.17x = 180,459.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,459.05/422.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.46

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