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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.27, 633.41 and 306.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.27, 633.41 and 306.16 is: 459.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.27 : 633.41 = 306.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.27/633.41 = 306.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.27x = 633.41 × 306.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.27x = 193,923.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,923.70/422.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.25

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