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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.18, 632.55 and 299.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.18, 632.55 and 299.83 is: 449.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.18 : 632.55 = 299.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.18/632.55 = 299.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.18x = 632.55 × 299.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.18x = 189,657.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,657.47/422.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.24

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