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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.19, 633.54 and 298.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.19, 633.54 and 298.71 is: 448.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.19 : 633.54 = 298.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.19/633.54 = 298.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.19x = 633.54 × 298.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.19x = 189,244.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,244.73/422.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.25

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