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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.28, 632.61 and 325.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.28, 632.61 and 325.62 is: 487.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.28 : 632.61 = 325.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.28/632.61 = 325.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.28x = 632.61 × 325.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.28x = 205,990.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,990.47/422.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.81

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