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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.19, 633.31 and 399.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.19, 633.31 and 399.11 is: 598.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.19 : 633.31 = 399.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.19/633.31 = 399.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.19x = 633.31 × 399.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.19x = 252,756.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,756.19/422.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.68

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