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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.18, 632.72 and 286.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.18, 632.72 and 286.10 is: 428.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.18 : 632.72 = 286.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.18/632.72 = 286.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.18x = 632.72 × 286.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.18x = 181,021.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,021.19/422.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.78

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