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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.27, 631.71 and 396.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.27, 631.71 and 396.35 is: 592.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.27 : 631.71 = 396.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.27/631.71 = 396.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.27x = 631.71 × 396.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.27x = 250,375.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,375.10/422.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.93

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